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Advocacy 101
Presented by DPC's Megan Beveridge-Hashbarger and Mike Guffey It is critical for ESRD and CKD patients to be active political advocates for issues that affect their care. Hear from Dialysis Patient Citizens' Congressional Relations Director, Megan Beveridge Hashbarger and DPC Board Member, Transplant recipient and patient advocate Mike Guffey discuss the basics of political advocacy and how you can get involved. View the Recording: Download the slides.
There’s a Grant for That!
Do you have an idea to help others living with kidney disease? Are you interested in going back to school or work? There’s a grant for that. If you’ve never applied for a grant before, don’t worry. With resources to help guide you, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The End Stage Renal Disease National Coordinating Center (ESRD NCC) Patient Grant Library has what you need to help find the grant that’s right for you. It also offers links to sources for writing a proposal, creating a budget and submitting an application.
Practical Tips to Assist Beneficiaries in Determining How to Choose Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
This webinar will discuss: 1) Medicare basics, 2) The pros and cons of choosing Medicare Advantage as your Medicare coverage option and 3) Particular considerations for people with ERSD.
Medigap – Is It For Me?
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Hrant Jamgochian, J.D., LL.M., Chief Executive Officer at Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) November 30, 2021 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn: What is Medigap? Why is it important to so many ESRD patients? Is it available to you? DPC efforts to expand patient access to Medigap. View the Recording Hrant Jamgochian, J.D., LL.M., joined DPC in April 2011 and has served as the CEO ever since. In this capacity, Hrant directs and oversees [...]
Post-Election Recap
Presented by Mitch Vakerics, Managing Director, and Erin Graefe Dorton, Senior Advisor, of Prime Policy Group on December 15, 2022 at 2pm EST. Get an overview of recently passed policies regarding kidney disease, the 2022 midterm elections, as well as predictions for the 118th Congress.
What Do Dialysis Patients Need to Know About Emergency Preparedness?
Presented by Danielle Daley and Julia Dettmann. February 23, 2023 at 2pm EST. Check back soon for more information!