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Take Action: Call your Senator about FMAP cuts

July 7th, 2010

Arc Action Alert

We are all anxious about Medicaid.  Most states start their 2011 fiscal years this week and they are desperate for funding to keep their programs running.  And Congress has just failed again to pass an extension of the increase in the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP).

Without swift enactment of a six-month Medicaid FMAP extension, states may be forced to cut BILLIONS from their programs, including home and community based services, supported employment, dental care and even basic health care.

Advocates must make their voices heard to get the FMAP extension passed very soon.

Take Action

Please call your Senators’ district offices during the Independence Day recess (July 2-12). The phone numbers and sample talking points are provided when you click on the “Take Action” link and enter your zip code in the “Call Now” box.

What to say:

• I am calling to urge Senator _________________ to do everything possible to ensure that a Medicaid FMAP extension is passed.

People with disabilities depend on Medicaid for their very survival. Without an extension of the Medicaid FMAP increase, we will lose vital services.

For this alert please call; do not email. Offices are keeping track of calls and personal visits.

Thank you in advance for your advocacy.