MO: Activist helping to spread the word!

Missouri activist, Teri Burgener just had a letter printed in the Kansas City Star. Great job, Teri!

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Send a letter into your local newspaper!

• Tutorial, "How to Write a Letter to the Editor"
• Sample Letter to the Editor
• Contact Information for Local Newspapers

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National survey highlights the need for prosthetic coverage legislation!

BREAKING NEWS: A survey was recently put out demonstrating the widespread problem with insurance coverage for amputees throughout the country. This just hammers home even more the need for prosthetic parity legislation!

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• Get involved today!

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NY: Support HB 1274 and SB 1672! Support parity!

The Assembly bill was re-introduced by Assemblywoman Gunther. The new bill number is A01274. The bill was referred to the Assembly Insurance Committee. The Senate bill was re-introduced by Senator John Bonacic. The new bill number is SB1672. The bill was referred to the Senate Insurance Committee.

Take Action today!
· Contact the Assembly Insurance Committee today and urge them to hold a public hearing on Assembly Bill 1274. Sample Letter of Support.

Contact the Senate Insurance Committee today and urge them to hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 1672. Sample letter of support. Click here for the senator's contact information.

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VA: Commission to consider SB 931.

SB 931 was introduced into the Virginia Senate in January. It was assigned to the Special Commission on Health Insurance Mandates. This commission includes elected and non-elected members. They are charged with advising the Governor and the General Assembly on the social and financial impact of current and proposed mandated benefits and providers. For more information about the process!

Take Action! We need to lobby the Special Commission. Send a letter to the members today!
Sample letter.
Contact information for the Commission.

Also, if you are in the DC metro area, you should clear your calendar to come to the ACA's advocacy office in downtown Washington for our monthly volunteer night!
Stay up to date on the Virginia bill!

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PA: Support HB 317!

HB 317 was introduced by Rep. Bernie O'Neill (R) with almost 45 co-sponsors. This is a great start!! It was referred to the Insurance committee on Feburary 7th. This is not the same committee that heard the bill in the fall. We need to show support for this important legislation!

TAKE ACTION TODAY! Write to the Insurance Committee today and urge them to recommend passage for HB 317, Pennsylvania's prosthetic parity bill.

Sample Letter.
Contact information for the committee.

ALSO!
Take part in the next Campaign Committee meeting to help organize the upcoming rally.
Print out the "10 in 10" petition and help demonstrate support.
Take part in Pennsylvania's Day of Action on March 17th!

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Take Action to Keep Iowa Bills Alive!!

Iowa now has a bill in the House and Senate! We need your help to keep this legislation moving!

E-mail contacts to state legislators in support of the bills is critical to our success! Please, take action today!! Let your legislators know that prosthetic coverage is important to you!

• Find out more about the Iowa campaign.
• Take action today!

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OR: Health Care Committee to Consider OR's HB 2517!

The House Health Care Committee will hear HB 2517 on February 14th. Take action today!

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The ACA is working hard to advocate for access to prosthetic care. Check out our new one pager "Prosthetic Coverage: Saving Money and Saving Lives".

And visit our online Action Center to find out how you can get involved in this important campaign!

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