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Quick Action Needed on HB1828


Two alerts in one day! Things are moving at breakneck speed! We found out just this evening that HB1828 will be heard tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29th in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Resources.


Please contact the Subcommittee members by NOON tomorrow to urge them to support HB1828!


Background

HB1828/SB1436 will eliminate the high out-of-pocket costs (co-pays, co-insurance or deductibles) that many patients face when getting follow-up diagnostic or supplemental breast imaging, including diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). For more information about the bill see: FACT SHEET HB1828/SB1436

ACTION NEEDED by Noon tomorrow, Jan 29th


1) Call or Email ALL members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Resources tonight/tomorrow morning. (Please send individual emails - not as a group. Member listing and contact information is below.)


SAMPLE MESSAGE:

[if you are a constituent please add: As your constituent from x city/town, I am calling/writing....]


Dear Delegate [LAST NAME]:


I am calling/writing to ask for your support for HB1828. This bill would protect patients from expensive out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic or supplemental breast imaging. HB1828 ensures that no one faces the impossible choice between their health and their finances. It will help ensure earlier detection of breast cancer and save lives. [Add something personal about your own experience, if you'd like].


Members of House Appropriations Subcommittee

on Health & Human Resources


Del. Sickles (Chair of Sub) DelMSickles@house.virginia.gov (804) 698-1017

Del. Carr DelBCarr@house.virginia.gov (804) 698-1078

Del. Krizek DelPKrizek@house.virginia.gov (804) 698-1016

Del. Hayes Jr. DelCHayes@house.virginia.gov (804) 698-1091

Del. Rasoul DelSRasoul@house.virginia.gov (804) 698-1038

Del. Hodges DelKHodges@house.virginia.gov (804) 698-1068

Del. Coyner DelCCoyner@house.virginia.gov (804) 698-1075

Del. Campbell DelECampbell@house.virginia.gov (804) 698-1036



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THANK YOU!! For questions, contact Kirsta Millar

kirsta@vbcf.org or 804-285-1200 ext. 203.

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