Advocacy & Access
People living with arthritis face unique barriers to health care. Thanks to our nationwide network of advocates, we are making progress on key policy issues by bringing state and federal lawmakers and regulators, insurers and employers together to create a more ideal model of care for patients.
Arthritis Activism
Advocacy Priorities
The Arthritis Foundation identifies policy areas where we work in state & federal legislative sessions to improve access to care.
Advocacy in Action
Engaging in advocacy is easy! Take action with us to improve access to care, learn more about advocating for yourself, and get involved locally.
Get Involved
Taking action to make health care more accessible feels good. Help shift the policies and perceptions that affect those living with arthritis.
Ambassador Actions
Ambassadors are advocates who have taken their work to the next level. Check out our new assignments, exclusive webinars, or sign up now to make a difference.
Action Center
Take Action
You can send a message to your legislators in 5 minutes or less in our Action Center. Find a topic that resonates with you and share your story!
Contact Your LegislatorsYour Voice. Your Arthritis Story.
The Power of Your Story
Sharing your arthritis story will make a difference. You make statistics and data become real. Share your story with us in our story bank tool today to inform our work and get connected to new opportunities!
Share Your Story
Our Leadership
Meet Our Advocacy Team
Our Advocacy Leadership Team is here to support you in taking your first steps. Elected officials want to hear from you, and it’s our job to help you effectively communicate with them and achieve your goals.
About Our TeamIssues We Care About
Rx for Access
This powerful resource will help you find health coverage, minimize claim denials, reduce costs, and find financial assistance programs.
Get Help
I felt empowered by how, simply by sharing my arthritis experience, I was able to inspire my legislators to support our asks. Ever since, I have taken every advocacy opportunity that has presented itself to me, because using my voice to create change for myself and others living with arthritis has become very important to me.
Issues We Care About
Biologics & Biosimilars Resource Hub
Biologic medications and their “biosimilars” are becoming more available here in the U.S. creating options and access to more people with arthritis. Learn about the similarities and differences between biologics, unbranded biologics and new biosimilars.
Learn More
Issues We Care About
Ideal Model of Care
The Arthritis Foundation has launched a major initiative to create a better quality of life for all people living with arthritis.
We Need YouPolicy Resources
Legislator Lookup
Advocacy 101
Advocacy News & Letters
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Get involved with the arthritis community. Tell us a little about yourself and, based on your interests, you’ll receive emails packed with the latest information and resources to live your best life and connect with others.