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[AdventurerKat]

I posted this on the Community Board as well but I knew I could count on some of my fellow RP-ers to help out here so here goes.

A friend of mine sent me a link to this petition today to cover all forms of MS injectible medications via medicare. It surprised me that they were not covered.

I live in the Northwest, where MS seems to be more widespread than other areas of the US. I am 33 years old and have had THREE friends diagnosed with MS in the last ten years. I don't have alot of friends so to have three with MS is pretty horrible odds. These medications are essential to their well being and to think some might not be covered iif they ever had to go on medicare because of their health is awful.

If you have a moment, I plead with you, please go and sign this petition. It will only take a second. I don't know if it will do anything but those medications aren't cheap and if it can possibly help, its worth it.

Thank you!

http://www.petitiononline.com/mc7620gt/

 

[Tantor]

but I am Canadian and it won't count.
My SIL's sister has MS and I have seen her go from a strong women to someone that depends on others now. Very sad. By the way she lives in Vanc, B.C. (which is part of the northwest, interesting enough)

 

[AdventurerKat]

Thank you for looking Karen. If you know anyone stateside who is possibly interested in signing, please feel free to send it on.

 

[eller]

Done! Good luck!

Lori

 

[Luvdancink]

You should have them apply for disability. Even if they can still work they can get their medications covered through it (medicaide instead of medicare). I work in a pharmacy and we have several patients get copaxone this way.


~Kristy

 

[Pink Flamingo]

Thanks so much for posting this! My DH has MS & his injections seem to be helping the disease not to progress so quickly. I would be very upset if he had to go on medicare & they were not covered. I'm off to sign the petition & am sending the link to everyone I know.

 

[Wheelsie]

if this isn't Posted to disABILITIES (just got here havent looked yet) let me know I'll get it done!

 

[DeDixie]

Up to 873 -- Good Luck

 

[gdulaney]

Just signed and forwarded to family, co-workers, & friends. Hope it helps!

 

[Baileymouse]

I know at least 4 people with MS, and in my small library (20 people) there are 2 women who have it. Those are some pretty horrible odds. I will definitely pass this along.