COVID-19 has greatly impacted state budgets, meaning big cuts to Medicare programs may be necessary. We asked Congress to enhance Medicaid funding so those who rely on it to manage kidney disease and other conditions can continue to have access to care. READ MORE >>

A recent HHS OCR final rule rolls back antidiscrimination health care protections for people based on gender identity, pregnancy status and who need English language assistance. We oppose this rule and believe access to care should be nondiscriminatory. READ MORE >>

Many of the hundreds of bills introduced in state legislatures across the country in early 2020 have come to a screeching halt because of COVID-19. It's not all bad news for kidney patients and living donors awaiting new legislation, though! READ MORE >>

Linda Blaylock is a culinary professional, AKF Kidney Health Coach, culinary consultant for AKF’s Kidney Kitchen™, owner of CKD Culinary Consulting, author and instructor. She is a caregiver to her husband, who is living with stage 3 kidney disease. READ MORE >>

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) has been working to address health inequities for years to ensure that kidney patients are not left out of legislation that could help fix these important problems. READ MORE >>

The HEROES Act has two health insurance protections we've advocated for so kidney patients can stay covered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though it's unlikely to pass in the Senate, lawmakers should consider parts of the bill in future crisis legislation. READ MORE >>

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light what we in the kidney community already know: Non-medical social determinants of health lead to decreased health outcomes and greatly influence black and brown Americans' overall well-being. Learn more in our latest blog post. READ MORE >>

More than 40 million Americans have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of them have already lost their employer-sponsored health insurance coverage or will be losing it soon. READ MORE >>

There are many ways you can stay involved in the fight against kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic, including reaching out to your elected officials to advocate on behalf of kidney patients. READ MORE >>

As states begin to reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns, legislators will likely face difficult budget questions for the rest of the year. How could the economic impact of the pandemic affect the services kidney patients rely on most? Learn more in our latest blog post. READ MORE >>

Rep. Donald Payne a dialysis patient himself, wrote to House leadership requesting emergency financial assistance for dialysis patients in the next COVID-19 relief bill. READ MORE >>

The COVID-19 crisis shows how longstanding health and socioeconomic disparities negatively impact the health of racial and ethnic communities. But, data on COVID-19's impact on minorities is not consistent. Learn more about the numbers. READ MORE >>