A new piece of legislation inspired by a Houston-area couple is on the verge of becoming law. It could make a significant difference for Texans living with ALS, which is a terminal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure.
The Chris Larkin ALS Act aims to ease the financial burden of care by requiring insurance companies to offer Medigap plans to people under the age of 65. Medigap coverage is designed to help pay for what Medicaid and Medicare don’t, and the bill would also cap how much insurers can charge.
Chris and his wife, Cissy, co-founded Aggieland Against ALS and testified in Austin earlier this year to share their experience navigating the healthcare system. Their message resonated with lawmakers, and the bill passed with bipartisan support in the Texas legislature…