Until a cure is found, people living with MS and their families face many challenges. We must pursue legislative progress and improved government programs to better meet those needs. Join the movement for:
Change happens through MS activism.
The National MS Society and MS activists nationwide relentlessly advocate every day for federal polices and government programs to benefit the lives of people with MS and their families.
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- Find out about government programs for people living with MS
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In your state or community, MS activism is led by the Society’s 50-state chapter network.
Online and on the ground, thousands of grassroots MS activists are getting involved and taking action. Together, we share the responsibility of finding solutions to MS issues.
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Government News
Announcing National MS and Parkinson's Disease Registries Act
Jun 18, 2009
Announcing National MS and Parkinson's Disease Registries Act
CMS Identifies 15 Chronic Conditions for Medicare Special Needs Plans
Nov 14, 2008
Beginning in 2010, Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) that serve Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions must meet new guidelines issued today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
National Conference 2008: Celebrating Collaborations
Nov 10, 2008
National MS Society President Joyce Nelson summed up the 2008 National Conference:
“From the launch of the first-ever Tykeson Fellows Conference on Tuesday evening to the compelling sounds of mother-daughter team Jeanne and Melody singing ‘I'd Walk a Million Miles for You’ at Friday's closing session, this year's conference epitomized the optimistic future ahead for people with MS.
National Conference 2008: Meeting the Scientific and Political Challenges of 2009
Nov 06, 2008
Shawn O’Neail of National MS Society Advocacy and Dr. Harold Pollack of the University of Chicago led packed workshops on the presidential election outcome and how we can move others to help create health-care reforms that benefit the MS community.
Shawn O’Neail of National MS Society Advocacy and Dr. Harold Pollack of the University of Chicago led packed workshops on the presidential election outcome and how we can move others to help create health-care reforms that benefit the MS community.
National Conference 2008: A Bold Start with Not One but Two Historic Meetings
Nov 05, 2008
A bold start with not one but two historic meetings.
At 4 PM, about 14 hours after the last polls closed in Hawaii and the historic election of 2008 was concluded, 895 Society volunteers, including top Bike and Walk fundraisers, chapter trustees, expert advisors, extraordinary people who live with MS — and Society staff from every chapter — assembled in the Grand Ball Room of the Sheraton Chicago for the Society’s annual National Conference.
Carnahan Encourages People to Join the Movement to End MS NOW.
March 2, 2009
Congressman Russ Carnahan (MO-03), as founder and co-chair of the Congressional MS Caucus, encourages everyone to show their commitment to the multiple sclerosis (MS) movement with simple actions throughout MS Awareness Week (March 2 – 8). Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week was created by the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition to raise national awareness about the disease and to recognize those who have dedicated their time and talent to promoting MS research and programs.