Take Action - S.1955 Threatens Diabetes Coverage Laws
The U.S. Senate will soon vote on a bill that could leave millions of Americans with diabetes without insurance coverage for their diabetes needs. The bill, S. 1955, will pre-empt the 46 state laws, passed over the last decade with bi-partisan support, that require state-regulated health plans to cover diabetes education, equipment, and supplies. As American Diabetes Association volunteers, this legislation directly impacts our mission. We must join together and stop it.
Today the organization is asking for your help in our efforts to lobby Senators and secure their opposition to S. 1955 in its current state as it fails to protect state diabetes coverage regulations.
Take action now!
S.1955 Take Action Resources:
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Updated May 1, 2006
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Updated May 1, 2006
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- Register with our Online Action Center: http://advocacy.diabetes.org. Once you register, you will see this issue under the heading, "Preserve Diabetes Coverage Laws!" Click on that link and send an email to your U.S. Senators.
- Wednesday May 3:
Join the National Call In
Call 1-800-828-0498 and ask to be connected to your Senators' office(s). Tell you them you oppose S.1955. Use these talking points for your phone call.
- Make a follow up phone call
Phone calls can really have a big impact anytime. With five minutes, you can call your Senators’ D.C. offices to urge a NO vote on undoing state mandated health insurance coverage. Use these talking points for your phone call.
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