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Patients and advocacy groups press lawmakers to keep $1 million annual ALS services funding in HB 96
Summary
ALS United Ohio, the ALS Association and people living with ALS urged the Health Committee to preserve the executive budget—s $1,000,000 per-year allocation for ALS care services, describing increased caseloads and high out-of-pocket costs over short patient lifespans.
Multiple speakers representing ALS United Ohio and the ALS Association told the House Health Committee that funding in the executive budget (earmarked in HB 96) plays a direct role in services for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Marilyn Seymour (ALS United Ohio) described services the group provides — case management, equipment loans and home-visit support —…
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