Your voice can make a difference for millions who are struggling to afford their medications. Consider being an agent-for-change by making your voice, your story and your struggles heard by policymakers in Washington, D.C. Write letters and e-mails, visit your representatives and consider getting involved with other advocates.

The Arthritis Foundation is one of the leading consumer-based advocacy organizations actively engaged in the fight to pass legislation to increase access to prescription drug and biologic therapies for Medicare beneficiaries.

Many Foundation chapters across the country are also working with other health organizations to protect and expand existing state prescription drug benefit programs. To join the fight, become an Arthritis Advocate today. Join the Arthritis Foundation Advocacy Network. Contact the Arthritis Foundation at www.arthritis.org or call 202/537-5471.