Multiple Sclerosis News
Multiple Sclerosis News
A search for Multiple Sclerosis news can lead to a plethora of different sources. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers the latest in Multiple Sclerosis news addressing research, legislation and advancements. Multiple Sclerosis is a disabling disease that affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S. annually. With so many affected, Multiple Sclerosis News, MS awareness, MS research and MS fund raising is as important as it has ever been. Multiple Sclerosis disrupts the flow of information within the brain and thus the flow of information to the rest of the body. Multiple Sclerosis can cause tremors, numbness, concentration issues, slurred speech, coordination issues, blurred vision (even blindness), paralysis, loss of balance and more. There is no known cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Therefore, it is considered a chronic health disease. Though there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis, there have been positive advancements and accomplishments in research as well as legislation and support for individuals who have the disease.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is one of the most well known organizations associated with Multiple Sclerosis research, Multiple Sclerosis News, fundraising and overall advocacy. Quality healthcare is an ongoing concern for individuals with MS and affordable health insurance is one of many priorities for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Among the many topics that the MS society advocates is eliminating the 24 month waiting period for Medicare disability (currently, individuals who’s MS is so severe that they can not work and would ultimately be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits must wait for 24 months before Medicare will provide healthcare coverage) and access to lifesaving medicine (urging of congress to provide pathways for the FDA to approve safe lower cost biological drugs).
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s advocacy efforts resulted in several legislation successes in 2009 such as family caregiver outreach, family caregiver support and Health Insurance Risk Pool Premium Discounts (typical premiums for Health Insurance Risk Pool have been known to be double the amount on standard premiums). The Health Insurance Risk Pool is one of the few insurance options for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, as it is considered a chronic illness. Therefore, discounted premiums would be considered a huge success.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is steadfast in its focus to provide programs and services to all individuals who are affected by Multiple Sclerosis as well as awareness to those who may need detailed information or resources regarding the disease. The MS society raises awareness through events like the annual bike ride, women on the move luncheons and walk MS to name a few. In 2009, regional chapter collaboration (Texas and Louisiana) proved to be critical to Multiple Sclerosis awareness and fundraising. The Multiple Sclerosis Society was responsible for over 18,000 cyclists during bike rides and over 9900 Walk MS attendees. The collaboration resulted in over 21 million dollars raised during lone star events. The events have proven to be helpful financially as well as providing a festive atmosphere for attendees and participants.
Annually, there are more than 400,000 people in the United States affected by MS. However, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society seeks to lessen these numbers through fundraising and awareness events. For more information regarding MS research, awareness or Society events visit the Texas Low Cost Health Insurance site and search MS resources.