CHeST Endorses the CARE for Long COVID Act
March 16, 2023
CHeST is proud to stand in solidarity with the long COVID patient community by endorsing the CARE for Long COVID Act.
Tag: Advocacy
Pandemic Patients is Going to Washington
March 15, 2023
We are hosting a briefing about long COVID on Capitol Hill and we need your support!
March 15 is International Long COVID Awareness Day
March 13, 2023
On March 15, we will be observing International Long COVID Awareness Day, which serves to recognize the countless Americans who have been affected by long COVID.
CHeST Endorses the Stop the Wait Act
February 11, 2023
CHeST is proud to announce its endorsement of the Stop the Wait Act (H.R. 883 and S. 320), which seeks to end the 5-month waiting period for individuals to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, as well as allow those who are uninsured or unable to afford insurance during the 29-month waiting period for Medicare to receive coverage.
The COVID-19 Health and Safety Taskforce Calls on Congress to Include $750M for Long COVID in the FY23 Budget
December 13, 2022
The COVID-19 Health and Safety Taskforce Calls on Congress to Include $750M for Long COVID in the FY23 Budget.
Advocacy Groups Ask Congress to Fund Long COVID Research in FY23 Defense Budget
December 7, 2022
On December 7, 2022, Pandemic Patients joined with COVID Survivors for Change, Long COVID Families, and Survivor Corps to request funding for long COVID research in the federal defense budget for FY 2023.
HHS Releases Health+ Long COVID Report
November 30, 2022
On Nov. 21, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of the Health+ Long COVID Report. This report represents the next step in the federal government’s coordinated efforts to design and implement innovative solutions to the challenges that people with long COVID experience.
Our Vision for 2023
November 29, 2022
As our year draws to a close, we are celebrating our achievements and preparing to expand even further next year.
Pandemic Patients Joins Disability Stakeholders to Advocate for Increased Social Security Funding
November 4, 2022
On Nov. 3, 2022, Pandemic Patients joined other disability advocates to request that Congressional leadership ensure full funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in FY 2023.
COVID-19 Advocacy Groups Issue Letter of Support for California’s Proposed Workplace Safety Standards
November 1, 2022
On Oct. 31, 2022, Pandemic Patients joined with COVID Survivors for Change and Long COVID Families to submit a letter of support for California’s proposed Safety Orders.
