Federal Issues
In Washington, DC, we are working toward positive legislative change. Read about our priority MS issues.
View our our current action items and sign up for action alerts.
Read the National Health Care Reform Principles. These principles help guide our role in the national health care reform debate and determine the Society’s policy priorities.
Sate and Local Issues
HB 59 to Unbundle Complex Wheelchairs for Nursing Facility Residents
Position: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society urges the unbundling of complex wheelchairs from ancillary service cost in nursing facilities, as included in HB 59. Unbundling of this service will improve access to equipment that is necessary for mobility and independence, as well as prevent secondary medical complications.
Support Medicaid Expansion To 138% and In Turn Support Ohio’s Economic Future
Position: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society urges full expansion of Medicaid pursuant to the Affordable Care Act so that all qualified Ohioans have access to affordable, comprehensive health care.
Until a cure is found, the Ohio Buckeye Chapter and MS activists are currently pursuing:
- Health care reform
- Improved community resources
- Disability rights
- Long-term care resources
- Access to quality health care services
- Increased funding for MS research
- Accessible, affordable health insurance