What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 801.
Support for Long COVID: Registry, research, and legal assistance access.
This Act aims to improve access to treatment and support for individuals suffering from Long COVID. Citizens will gain access to better information about the illness and treatment options, as well as free or low-cost legal and social assistance for issues related to benefits, employment, or education. Key provisions include establishing a patient registry and funding research into the healthcare system's response, focusing particularly on groups affected by health disparities.
Key points
Creation of a voluntary, privacy-protected patient registry for Long COVID to aid research into symptoms, treatments, and health outcomes.
Funding research into the U.S. healthcare system's response to Long COVID, aiming to identify barriers to treatment access and reduce health inequities.
Development and dissemination of easily accessible, plain-language public information on Long COVID, its symptoms, related conditions, and available treatment options.
Establishment of a grant program for medical-legal partnerships, offering free legal and social support for individuals with Long COVID regarding benefits (e.g., Social Security), housing, healthcare access, and employment support.
Federal agency coordination to develop guidance for employers and schools and streamline the disability benefits application process for those affected by Long COVID.
Status:
Expired
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