As we have successfully done at critical times during this process, we must once again raise our voices and tell our legislators that passing this bill will help millions of seniors, people with disabilities and all American families. On Tuesday, March 9, we encourage you, your residents, clients, staff, board members and volunteers to help us share this message. Learn more about how health reform would affect seniors and persons with disabilities.
Here’s what you can do to help:
- Call Your Senators: Make a toll-free call to (866) 281-7219. When you call, the system will ask you to say your state's name and will then transfer you automatically to one of your senators. The lines are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern. You can use the sample script below to make sure your voice is heard.
- Send a Fax to Your Representatives: We've set up our Contact Congress system so that you can fax your representatives a letter urging them to pass health reform because it includes improvements to Medicare and Medicaid and implementation of CLASS provisions that will help seniors and people with disabilities.
We encourage you to do more than just forward this e-mail around.
- Plan an event: Try hosting a call-in day event or go around your office encouraging people to call.
- Post a blog: The blogosphere is great place for telling others about your call-in efforts. AAHSA will be posting updates on our Future of Aging blog.
- Twitter: Tweet about AAHSA Call-In Day and we'll display your message on our blog. Simply add the hash tag #AAHSAcall to your tweet.
- Use Social Media sites: Message your friends on Facebook and LinkedIn. Join our Facebook event page and invite more people.
You can use sample script below to make sure your voice is heard. In critical times, members of Congress are attuned to what their constituents want. Your call can make a difference.
Sample Script
Hello. I am calling to tell Sen. ___________________ that now is the time for Congress to pass health care reform because it includes the Medicare payment updates for nursing homes and home health providers, improvements in Medicaid home and community-based services, and the CLASS provisions, will help seniors and people with disabilities. American families cannot wait any longer for relief. We need health reform now.
Previous Call-In Events
For more information and to view photos from our May 13 Call-In Day, click here.
For more information about our March 3 Call-In Day, click here.
Contact
If you have questions or comments, please contact Lauren Shaham.