Updates from Washington

News from Capitol Hill and statehouses across the country shifts rapidly, so it’s important to stay up to date. Here, you’ll find the latest information on the policies that The Michael J. Fox Foundation and our nationwide network of policy advocates are working on to support the Parkinson's community.

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Review Your Plan: Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15

September 17, 2020

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7.

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People with Parkinson’s Rely on the United States Postal Service

September 3, 2020

Protecting the United States Postal Service is important because many people with Parkinson’s receive medications and other medical equipment reliably through the mail.

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Top Five Things to Keep in Mind When Advocating for Policy

August 20, 2020

We spoke with Seth Turner, Director of Citizen Engagement at the Congressional Management Foundation to understand what matters when advocating with our lawmakers.

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News from DC: New Bill on Congress Floor to Ban Paraquat, Herbicide Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

August 4, 2020

Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO) have introduced a bill to reduce the number and types of toxic chemicals and ban the herbicide paraquat in the United States.

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Let Your Voice Be Heard this Summer

July 27, 2020

Starting on August 3, members of Congress will be in their home districts for August recess. Join us as we advocate for policies on behalf of the Parkinson’s community this summer.

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The New York Times Covers Environmental Factors in Parkinson’s Disease

July 23, 2020

New York Times columnist Jane E. Brody recently reported on potential environmental causes of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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Making Telehealth Permanent Beyond the Pandemic

July 17, 2020

The MJFF public policy team has been advocating for telehealth for years and is now actively working to make telehealth services permanent beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

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