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Dear Policy Action Network members,
Thank you for lending your voice in advocating to protect care and coverage for behavioral health. As you are likely aware, the debate and plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act seem to change daily.
It is important to call and write to continue advocacy efforts in the wake of the meeting President Trump held at the White House yesterday - meant to convince Republicans to keep moving ahead with all efforts to repeal and/or replace the ACA.
We are sharing this excerpt from the National Council Action Alert with suggested actions and messaging.
Join the National Council and dozens of national advocacy organizations TODAY (July 20) to defend Medicaid and Medicaid expansion with a National Day of Action to Protect Addiction Care.
Call your Senator and urge them to protect Medicaid and improve access to health coverage and critical health services for everyone, especially for people with substance use disorders and mental illness.
Taking action is easy:
- Dial this number: 202-224-3121
- Ask for your Senator.
- Share with them this message:
Your Message
: I am calling to say I am glad the Senate is not voting on the dangerous Better Care Reconciliation Act. Cutting Medicaid and rolling back the Medicaid expansion would have a devastating effect on people in our state with mental illnesses and addictions who rely on Medicaid for lifesaving treatment. Please, as you consider future health care legislation, please preserve Medicaid and protect the Medicaid expansion. I'm calling from [city, state, and zip] and my name is [first and last name].
4. Call your other Senator and share the same message!
5. Email your Senators this message:
Your Message:
As a constituent concerned about preserving Medicaid for those who need it most, I am writing to share my happiness that the Senate is not voting on the dangerous Better Care Reconciliation Act. Cutting Medicaid and rolling back the Medicaid expansion would have a devastating effect on people in our state with mental illnesses and addictions who rely on Medicaid for lifesaving treatment. Please, as you consider future health care legislation, please preserve Medicaid and protect the Medicaid expansion.
Senator Gardner
Senator Bennet
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