Many of you have likely seen that Senator Manchin is uncertain about his vote for the Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill as it currently stands. As we wait to see the true meaning of his statements, we invite you to join us in writing postcards to give resolve and encouragement to our legislative champions as they continue to fight for the federal coverage gap fix.
After weeks of negotiations in Congress, the Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill passed through the House of Representatives with a provision that will close the coverage gap through 2025 for 2.2 million Americans in the 12 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid.
Send Handwritten Postcards
Join us in sending handwritten postcards and letters to our representatives.
You can download the letterhead below or use any materials and paper you may have at your house.
- Letterhead PDF to print and handwrite
- Letterhead Word Document to type
Image of postcards from Southern states being mailed to Washington D.C. Text reads "Postcard Party" on Zoom Monday, December 20 6pm ET, 5pm CT.
Join us December 20
You can create and mail your postcard or letter at any time OR join a virtual holiday-themed party with other Southern advocates at 6 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. CT on December 20 for Postcard Making!
We'll have festive holiday music and raffle gift cards. Please wear your ugly holiday sweaters or bring the holiday themed decor of your choice!
Sample Messages for
Key Decision-Makers:
Dear ______________,
- Thank them, for working hard thus far to pass Build Back Better, especially for including a coverage gap fix
- State your ask
e.g. We ask that you continue to prioritize closing the coverage gap so that people with low-incomes in my home state of _____________ have a pathway to coverage through Build Back Better.
- Share why closing the coverage gap is important to you. If you or someone you know is in the coverage gap, we strongly encourage you to share your experience! Sample talking points:
- This is a matter of racial justice: 60% percent of those in the coverage gap are people of color
- Our communities, especially parents and youth, cooks and teachers, caretakers and essential workers, have suffered too long without affordable, comprehensive health care.
- Too many have already died in the coverage gap. We can’t wait any longer.
- Call them to action
e.g. This year, as you celebrate the holidays with your family, please keep our communities in mind and stay strong in the fight to ensure every American can get health coverage in January 2022—no matter their race, income, or zip code. - e.g. People across America are looking to policymakers like you to provide the security the Build Back Better Act delivers so they can stay healthy, prosper and thrive.
MAILING ADDRESSES FOR KEY DECISION-MAKERS:
President Biden
The White House
Office of the President
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Senate Leader Schumer
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
SENATOR RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
711 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS (VT)
332 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
SENATOR PATTY MURRAY (WA)
154 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (MI)
731 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
SENATOR RON WYDEN (OR)
221 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
Sample Messages for
HealthCare Champions:
Dear ______________,
- Thank them, for all their tireless work this year to ensure that Build Back Better includes a federal fix to the coverage gap.
- Emphasize how grateful you are that they are prioritizing Americans with low incomes like those from your home state of ____________.
- Share why closing the coverage gap is important to you. If you or someone you know is in the coverage gap, we strongly encourage you to share your experience! Sample talking points:
- This is a matter of racial justice: 60% percent of those in the coverage gap are people of color
- Our communities, especially parents and youth, cooks and teachers, caretakers and essential workers, have suffered too long without affordable, comprehensive health care.
- Too many have already died in the coverage gap. We can’t wait any longer.
MAILING ADDRESSES FOR Healthcare champions
SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI (CA)
1236 Longworth H.O.B.
Washington, DC 20515
SENATOR RAPHAEL WARNOCK (GA)
388 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
REPRESENTATIVE ROBIN KELLY (IL)
2416 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
CHAIRMAN RITCHIE NEAL (MA)
372 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
REPRESENTATIVE PALLONE (NJ)
2107 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES CLYBURN (SC)
242 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
REPRESENTATIVE LLOYD DOGGETT (TX)
2307 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
SENATOR TAMMY BALDWIN (WI)
709 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
Florida Advocates!
Send additional messages thanking Florida's Representatives!