Dear Health Advocates,

As part of the handshake deal to open the government, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Senate Democrats will bring a 3-year, clean extension of the enhanced premium tax credits to the Senate floor this Thursday for a vote. In the House, Democrats only need 4 Republicans to join their discharge petition to force a vote on the House floor. Now is the moment to ensure maximum pressure on Congress to get something done.

Families USA and our partners have maintained the need for a clean extension as the Senate and House have worked toward a solution that satisfies a majority of members over the last month. This week, we can continue this message in a final push — and we encourage you to engage in the following ways!

CALL: The Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121. If lines are busy, keep trying and utilize other options below!
TWEET & USE SOCIALS NEXT WEEK : Make your digital voice heard and sign up for the Tweet Storm to Stop the Health Care Price Hike (coordinated by MomsRising). Tuesday, December 9th between 2-3pm ET / 11am-12pm PT! A final start time, special hashtag, and toolkit shared once you register.
EMAIL: CHN Action's Tool to email Congress and demand they extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits before the end of this year.
VISIT & SHARE: Take a trip to Families USA and Community Catalyst's Lower Health Care Costs Now web page to share your story and find relevant resources you need for this fight!

Webinar TODAY on CGM Access

While significant progress has been made at the state level to expand coverage, recent cuts to Medicaid under H.R. 1, “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” have put immense pressure on state Medicaid programs to navigate new requirements and reduced funding. These changes make it more difficult to protect the coverage gains achieved so far and to continue to encourage states to expand coverage and meet the American Diabetes Association's Standards of Care.

Please join Families USA, along with leading diabetes advocates and researchers for a timely webinar on the importance of sustaining and expanding CGM coverage nationwide. The discussion will feature:

Personal stories from individuals who rely on CGMs to manage their diabetes.
An overview of the current landscape of CGM coverage across states.
A panel conversation on effective advocacy strategies to help state health advocates advance access to life-saving technology.

Together, we can ensure that progress in diabetes care continues to move forward — not backward — making it safer, more effective and more equitable for everyone.

Register here to join us this afternoon!

Health Action Conference

The conference will be held from January 22-23 here in Washington, DC at the Capital Hilton. Whether you're a HAC veteran or a first-timer, we hope you can join other dynamic health advocates from across the country to strengthen the movement for health and health care justice.

Find more details and register here.

HAC Registration

Take Action: Send an email to your Senators and Representatives asking them to prioritize affordability in the budget bill!
Call to Action: Please join Families USA and Tell Your Members of Congress: Health Care Cuts Are Unacceptable: Email Writing Campaign

NEW! Insights Blog: Unprecedented Changes by a Little-Known Committee That Controls Our Vaccine Access, Families USA.
NEW! Press Release: Families USA Statement for the Record for the Senate HELP’s Committee Hearing on Making Health Care Affordable Again, Families USA.
NEW! Insights Blog: Trump Administration Shuts Down Public Input, Undermining Transparency, Health Equity and Good Policy, Families USA.
UPDATED! Fact Sheets: The Importance of Premium Tax Credits: Affording Health Insurance Coast to Coast, Families USA.

THIS WEEK! Webinar: Defend Progress. Extend Coverage. Empower Consumers. Protecting CGM Access at the State-level
- Join Families USA, leading diabetes advocates, and researchers for a timely webinar on how to protect and expand CGM coverage nationwide. Find more details and register here. This call is being rescheduled for later in December, but we encourage you to register if interested. A recording will be sent out following the event.
CONTINUING THIS WEEK! Webinar Series: Virtual Black Women's Health Imperative's Legislative Health Policy Series
- Participants will hear from policy and subject matter experts as they engage in a fireside chat style discussion around THREE key policy areas that directly impact the health of our nation's Black Women & Girls
- Dates:
  - December 10th: Maternal Health & Wellness: Current Trends and Future Reform
  - December 17th: Artificial Intelligence and Technology: Shaping the 2026 Health Landscape
- Register here!
Advocates Meeting: Wednesday Advocates Meeting Zoom call, Coalition on Human Needs hosting every Wednesday at 9:30 AM ET.
Shared Advocacy Calendar: Coalition on Human Needs. Check out weeks of action and upcoming events