We did it! Because of you we have successfully secured 50 co-sponsors in the U S. House of Representatives for the Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009 (HR 678.)
When passed, this important bill will revise the Social Security Administration's outdated criteria for determining disability for people with HD and remove the two-year waiting period to receive Medicare benefits after receiving Social Security disability benefits. Congratulations to all of the HDSA advocates who made this possible.
But the work is not done. While 50 co-sponsors in the House is a great achievement - there's still a way to go. As we now begin to seek a companion bill in the Senate, it is even more important that we continue to show momentum and add more co-sponsors to our important cause. (For a list of co-sponsors
When passed, this important bill will revise the Social Security Administration's outdated criteria for determining disability for people with HD and remove the two-year waiting period to receive Medicare benefits after receiving Social Security disability benefits. Congratulations to all of the HDSA advocates who made this possible.
But the work is not done. While 50 co-sponsors in the House is a great achievement - there's still a way to go. As we now begin to seek a companion bill in the Senate, it is even more important that we continue to show momentum and add more co-sponsors to our important cause. (For a list of co-sponsors
(click here).
If you have not yet reached out to your representative, please take a moment to contact your congressperson and urge them to sign on.
If you have not yet reached out to your representative, please take a moment to contact your congressperson and urge them to sign on.
Click here.
Help HDSA keep the pressure on our elected officials by supporting our advocacy efforts. A great way to celebrate this achievement and help the Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009 become law is to give a gift in honor of this achievement.
A generous $50 gift from you in recognition of reaching 50 co-sponsors will help us move this bill forward and make a real difference in the lives of many people affected by Huntington's Disease. To make a donation go to:
Help HDSA keep the pressure on our elected officials by supporting our advocacy efforts. A great way to celebrate this achievement and help the Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009 become law is to give a gift in honor of this achievement.
A generous $50 gift from you in recognition of reaching 50 co-sponsors will help us move this bill forward and make a real difference in the lives of many people affected by Huntington's Disease. To make a donation go to:
http://www.hdsa.org/x/5a43132234c18031d42e/t/2e6a95785036c6531187
Thank you for raising your voice for the Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009 and supporting our commitment to Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow for everyone affected by HD.
Sincerely,
Louise Vetter
Chief Executive Officer
Thank you for raising your voice for the Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009 and supporting our commitment to Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow for everyone affected by HD.
Sincerely,
Louise Vetter
Chief Executive Officer
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