Please note: The below action alert has been updated. We would like to claify that we are not asking for families to call both days, only one day. Also, the link to download a hard copy of this action alert has been changed. We apologize for any inconvenience and confusion this may have caused.
Protect the Lifeline: Act Now to Preserve Health Care for People with Disabilities and Seniors

Action Needed:
We urge you to call your Senators and House  members on Tuesday, January 31 or Wednesday, February 1 to protect the Affordable Care Act (ACA also known as, Obamacare), Medicaid and Medicare.

The call-in number is 866-426-2631

 
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Talking Points:
  1. State your name and that you are a constituent of the Senator or House member and briefly how you are related to someone with a disability.
     
  2. No repeal of the ACA without simultaneous replacement
    If Congress votes to repeal the ACA, a replacement package that provides equivalent or improved access to affordable, quality health coverage must be included in the same legislation.
     
  3. No cuts to and restructuring of Medicaid
    Seniors and people with disabilities rely on the Medicaid program. It is the primary public source of funding for long-term services and supports. Program cuts, along with block grant or per capita cap proposals would hurt people who have no alternative means of paying for essential services.
     
  4. Preserve Medicare for current and future seniors and people with disabilities
    Medicare is a huge success story, with strong support from all Americans. Premium support and other restructuring proposals to shift more costs onto beneficiaries would make health care far less affordable and accessible to seniors and people with disabilities.
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Background
The President and Congress are moving quickly to dismantle the Affordable Care Act ( ACA also known as, Obamacare), and major cuts to and restructuring of Medicaid and Medicare may not be far behind. We must let policymakers know that these changes will hurt seniors and people with disabilities. In partnership with the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities and the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), The Arc of New Jersey urges you, your family and friends to participate in the call-in days.
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Your Advocacy Tool Belt
We know that calling your representatives may feel overwhelming. We want to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your advocacy role. Below are some resources to help. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us fap@arcnj.org.
Download the Action Alert HERE