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.
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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.
Pandemic Policy in the 2023 Federal Budget
January 19, 2023
On Dec. 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 into law, funding the federal government through September 2023. The final budget, spanning 1653 pages, enacts many changes to public policy, some of which are related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
California Enacts New Law to Regulate COVID-19 Misinformation
October 3, 2022
On September 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2098 into law. This new law will subject physicians and surgeons to discipline by the state’s medical boards if they spread misinformation or disinformation about COVID-19.
Pandemic Patients Submits Testimony in Support of CA AB 2098
June 20, 2022
On June 20, 2022, Pandemic Patients submitted testimony in support of California Assembly Bill 2098 (AB 2098). If enacted, AB 2098 would include the dissemination of misinformation or disinformation about COVID-19 in the definition of unprofessional conduct.
Sen. Kaine Introduces the CARE for Long COVID Act
March 7, 2022
On March 2, 2022, Sens. Kaine, Duckworth, and Markey introduced S. 3726, the Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education (CARE) for Long COVID Act. If enacted, this legislation will invigorate the federal government’s response to the growing needs of patients living with long COVID.
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