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 >>

Millions of Americans have lost their sources of income during the COVID-19 emergency. What happens if you suddenly can't afford to pay your insurance premium? Learn about grace periods, how to stay covered and what's being done to help consumers on our blog. READ MORE >>

The IRS has started depositing the COVID-19 stimulus checks into people's bank accounts. Whether you've already received yours or are still waiting, check out our blog for information about the stimulus payments to individuals and families. READ MORE >>

Half of Americans rely on their jobs for health insurance, but what if you've recently lost your job because of the COVID-19 pandemic? It is especially important for patients with chronic disease to have health coverage. Find out how you can get covered on our blog. READ MORE >>

Now that the federal government has passed the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, many Americans will receive a stimulus check. According to the legislation, individuals can receive up to $1,200 depending on their income. READ MORE >>

As lawmakers are passing laws and stimulus packages to help our nation during this crisis, you can help make sure they're working toward policies that protect kidney patients at high risk for COVID-19. Learn how to build a relationship with your lawmakers on our blog READ MORE >>

The Trump administration has temporarily waived telehealth restrictions for Medicare, which means more Medicare patients can access certain health care services from their homes during the #COVID19 crisis. Learn what this means for beneficiaries with kidney disease READ MORE >>

As part of the 21st Century Cures Act that was signed into law in 2016, all beneficiaries who qualify for Medicare due to ESRD will have the option to receive their coverage through a private MA plan, starting with the 2021 plan year. READ MORE >>