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Thousands of individuals, families, health care providers and organizations are taking a stand against unfair, illegal and harmful practices toward people with chronic diseases in the United States. We fight discrimination wherever we find it: in schools, at workplaces and with insurance companies.

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Policy Map

The Chronic Disease Coalition is actively involved in state legislatures across the country on our priority issues in 2023. Click your state to learn if we’re working in your area, and let us know if you want to get involved. We’re here to help every step of the way.

Ambassador Spotlight

Ashlyn Gierling
Ashlyn Gierling

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) +2

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Emma Jordan
Emma Jordan

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) +10

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Mollie Tinnin
Mollie Tinnin

Ulcerative Colitis +1

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Anna Williams
Anna Williams

Headache disorders

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Kaye Peterson
Kaye Peterson

Type 1 Diabetes +2

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Beth Ruff
Beth Ruff

Hereditary Pancreatitis

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Chronic diseases by the numbers

Nearly half of all Americans suffer from a chronic disease. Patients are more than just numbers and charts but knowing the numbers is key in the fight for chronic rights. Learn the facts and get involved in the fight for patient rights today!

133
Million Americans have one or more chronic diseases.
5X
People with chronic conditions pay 5 times more for health coverage.
65%
Of people with chronic conditions are unemployed or not working.

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