Next steps to extend healthcare coverage in the state budget.
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The document outlines the need to extend health coverage for over 275,000 low-income Ohioans, emphasizing its economic benefits such as job creation, state tax reduction, and support for small businesses. It encourages citizens to contact their local senators and engage in advocacy efforts, including joining coalitions and participating in meetings. The overall message promotes Medicaid expansion as the most viable option for improving the health and competitiveness of Ohio's workforce and communities.
Next steps to extend healthcare coverage in the state budget.
- 1. Next Steps to Extend Health Coverage Call in at: 213-416-1560 Guest Access Code: 198 678 477#
- 2. Featuring: Cathy Levine Executive Director of UHCAN Ohio and Co-Chair of Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage Mark Davis Co-Chair of Advocates for Ohio’s Future and President of the Ohio Provider Resource Association Julie DiRossi Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers Teresa Lampl Associate Director, the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Service Providers
- 72. Talking Points to Extend Health Coverage
- 73. Talking Points • Health policy is economic policy. • Our people are our states greatest resource. Healthy people work, raise families, and are the backbone of our economy. • Obamacare – love it or hate it – it’s the law. • Ohioans and Ohio’s economy benefit by taking advantage of some components of health care reform – such as extending health coverage to low income, hard working Ohioans.
- 74. Talking Points Extending health care coverage: • Helps more than 275,000 low income and hard working Ohioans • Invests $13 billion in federal taxes in Ohio • Creates 30,000 jobs • Reduces the state tax burden • Supports Ohio’s small businesses • Supports Ohio’s hospital capacity • Invests resources for addiction and mental health services
- 75. Next Steps: What Can You Do to Help Extend Health Coverage?
- 76. Act Now! Make two phone calls: • Call Senate President Keith Faber • Call your local Senator. You can reach them at 1-888-844-5009 Spread the word! • Encourage others to call and e-mail Senate President Keith Faber and your Senator.
- 77. Tell Them…. Extending health care coverage to 275,000 low income and hard-working Ohioans is a good investment that supports Ohio’s economy, creates jobs, and builds strong communities with a healthy workforce. It supports families and invests in the health of all of our citizens – our neighbors, friends, parents, grandparents, and young people. Expanding Medicaid may not be the path forward you would have chosen, but it IS the best option to move Ohio forward. For the health and competitiveness of all Ohioans, I urge your support in extending Medicaid to strengthen families and communities in Ohio.
- 78. Next steps: What you can do Today? • Call the Senate President and your local Senator • Join the coalition of over 400 organizations. • Endorse Advocates for Ohio’s Future today. • Like us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter @Advocates4OH
- 79. Next steps: What you can do over the next few weeks? • Meet with your local Senator • Review our “effective legislative visits” webinar here. • Use our county fact sheets to discuss the local impact of Medicaid expansion. • Don’t forget to send thank you’s and let us know how your visit went.
- 80. Next steps: What you can do over the next few weeks? • Participate in critical action alerts • Educate yourself – participate in Advocates for Ohio’s Future webinars • Use our talking points to talk to your lawmakers about how your work strengthens families in your community. • Submit your story to OhioSPEAKS
- 81. CONTACT Advocates for Ohio’s Future 510 East Mound Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215 www.advocatesforohio.org Will Petrik | 614-602-2464 wpetrik@advocatesforohio.org Gail Clendenin | 614-602-2463 gclendenin@advocatesforohio.org
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- #82: Action opportunity: sign up with Advocates for Ohio’s Future