Call to Action: October 30, 2017
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HELP AMERICA: FUND CHIP AND STABILIZE THE ACA——————————————————————————
#ProtectOurCare
#SaveCHIP
#SaveACA
#FundCSR
Our government is failing its citizens. Healthcare is a human right, and the United States is moving backwards on this front.
CHIP, which provides healthcare to 9 million children, lost its official funding on September 30th. States have been hobbling along on left over funds and borrowed money.
Many, like Oregon, will soon start sending out lost of insurance notices—to children—if new funding doesn’t come through.
The ACA has been the subject of repeal attempts and sabotage. Senators Murray and Alexander have a bill—with a filibuster proof majority—that stabilizes the ACA and decreases the deficit. But the GOP has no plans for a vote.
Open enrollment for the ACA starts November 1st. Instead of promoting and supporting this endeavor to expand healthcare access, the US government is detaining sick immigrant children immediately after emergency surgery.
Our government should be helping us be as healthy as possible.
Healthcare is a human right!
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**ACTION 1: CALL BOTH OUR SENATORS and CONGRESSMAN WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT for Senators
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon, [zip code]. I am very worried about CHIP and the ACA. Our country is failing to provide for the people. Please work to pass clean CHIP funding as well as the Murray-Alexander bill to stabilize the ACA. If these have not yet passed when government funding runs out in December, promise you will vote against the continuing resolution unless it funds CHIP and Cost Sharing Reduction payments. Thank you.”
SAMPLE SCRIPT for Walden
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon, [zip code] I am very worried about the ACA and CHIP. Please put people before party and stop playing partisan games! Our country is failing to provide for the people. We DEMAND affordable and accessible healthcare! Please listen to us and pass clean CHIP and Cost Sharing Reduction payment funding. Thank you.”
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**ACTION 2: CHECK YOUR INSURANCE ENROLLMENT STATUS**
OPEN ENROLLMENT STARTS NOV 1ST!!
Do you or your friends wonder if health insurance is too expensive? Many can find a plan for $50-100 a month. Check out www.healthcare.gov for more information.
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SENATOR MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386
DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102
Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102
Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
SENATOR WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525
DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555
Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122
Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
CONGRESSMAN WALDEN
DC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408
La Grande (541) 624-2400
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