That will be one of Darlene’s priorities in Congress. Close to a million Utahns have contracted Covid-19 so far, which has resulted in the death of almost 5,000 of our friends and neighbors. Darlene has personally lost three close friends to the virus. As many of us prepare to return to the office and a life that closely resembles the way things were at the end of 2019, healthcare professionals continue to treat and study “long-haulers” who suffer from an affliction known as “Long Covid.” 

Long-haulers experience symptoms of the illness many weeks, or even months, after contracting the virus. An estimated 11.78 million Americans are living with long Covid. More research is necessary to help medical professionals explain why symptoms linger in some people and their long-term medical impact on the sufferers. 

Many long-haulers are unable to return to their previous lives, which has led to a loss in income. Their inability to work impacts their ability to obtain a quality health insurance plan and may even impact their ability to obtain life insurance. As long-haulers seek ongoing medical care for their symptoms, health care experts warn that they could face high healthcare costs that could exceed $100,000 over a lifetime.

When in Congress, Darlene will make sure we don’t return to the days when insurance companies denied coverage to people when they needed it the most. She will work with members of Congress and healthcare professionals to determine what can be done to bring the cost of healthcare down.

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