National Call In Day for Huntington's Disease

Today is a national call-in event in support of the Huntington's Disease Parity Act.  I just called my Congressman and encouraged him to support the Act which would make it easier for people with HD to access Social Security benefits and would eliminate the current crazy two-year waiting period for Medicare. 

Applying for Disability can be a long, frustrating process for HD patients.  Once approved for disability, there is a pointless two-year waiting period before Medicare can be accessed.  This bill would speed up the application process by eliminating out-dated criteria used by Social Security for HD patients.  The bill would also eliminate the two-year waiting period. 

HD is a rare disease that is often overlooked.  Help shine some light by calling your Member of Congress and Senators today.  Thanks!