NEWS! North Carolina forms a Campaign Committee!
The ACA is working with local activists to start a campaign for prosthetic coverage in North Carolina! We need your help!
In Your State: The ACA is working with local activists to start a campaign for prosthetic coverage in North Carolina! We need your help!
Our first organizing call was on December 14. The next call will be the second week in January 2007. Add introducing a prosthetic coverage bill to your New Year's resolution! To participate in the next call and campaign read below:
YOU CAN HELP!
Join the campaign: People like you are working to pass legislation in North Carolina! There are many ways you can help -- letters, phone calls, and e-mails. Contact us today to find out more about how you can get involved in the North Carolina campaign and our next organizing meeting (appll@amputee-coalition.org !
Spread the Word: Help us spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. This will help educate your legislator and demonstrate public support.
• Click here to find your representative: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/GIS/Representation/
• We have included a sample letter below for your convenience.
SAMPLE LETTER
Dear Representative/Senator ____,
In return for premiums paid for group health insurance, individuals expect to be covered for catastrophic illness or injury. Sadly, many of our people living with limb loss in Indiana are facing discouraging obstacles when trying to obtain prosthetic care. In response to this public health issue, a group of activists are working together to push for a prosthetic coverage bill in our state.
Currently, six states have already passed legislation requiring prosthetic coverage -- CO, ME, NH, MA, CA and RI. Another 21 states are currently in the process of pushing for a mandate for prosthetic coverage.
Obviously, the biggest concern anybody has about passing a new mandate is cost. People fear that big jumps in the cost of insurance will reduce access to health care. None of us want to see health insurance costs pushed beyond the reach of the average consumer. However, policy reports regarding prosthetic parity laws from Colorado, Massachusetts and California suggests the costs are minimal.
One report found it to be as low as 12 cents a month per member. Furthermore, the analysis found that prosthetic provisions resulted in savings in the public and private sector, allowing people to return to work and be productive members of society.
Both the financial and social benefits provide a strong case for prosthetic coverage. I am asking you to consider sponsoring a bill to push for prosthetic coverage. This is an opportunity to ensure that people with limb loss in Indiana are given the care they need to live independent, productive lives.
I urge you to support this important bill when it comes before you!
Sincerely,
Name, Address, Phone
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posted by ACA's National Advocacy Team @ 12/15/2006 06:45:00 PM
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