[Occupymendocino] Massive spike in out-of-pocket healthcare bills. Tell your rep to vote NO!

[Richard Karch]

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> Dear Medicaid Users:
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> Congress is inching closer to passing the dangerous “American Health Care Act.” This bill would gut Medicaid, lead to at least 24 million Americans losing coverage, and raise out-of-pocket costs for people who already have insurance. The newest version also effectively eliminates guaranteed coverage for people with pre-existing health conditions.
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> Leading lawmakers are planning a vote on the bill this week and we need to convince at least 23 representatives to vote “NO” to stop this harmful proposal. Your representative is one of those key voters we need on our side.
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> Dial 1-855-977-1770 right now and we’ll automatically connect you to your representative to tell them to vote NO on the American Health Care Act.
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> Hello,
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> I’m calling today to ask Representative ____ to strongly oppose the updated American Health Care Act. This bill would lead to at least 24 million people losing their health insurance and out-of-pocket costs rising for millions more. And a new amendment allows states to effectively eliminate coverage for people with pre-existing health conditions.
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> Can I count on Representative ____ to stand against this new version of the bill?
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> Thank you for your time.
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> Some in Congress are hoping they can pass this bill in a hurry before holding public hearings with experts or totaling up the cost. We don’t have much time left to prevent it from passing.
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> After you’re done calling, make sure to forward this email to your friends and family. We need as many calls to Congress as possible this week if we’re going to be successful.
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> Robert Gardner
> Consumers Union, Policy and Action from Consumer Reports
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