Health Advocates,
 

As you have likely seen, the House is hoping to vote on both the Build Back Better Act, as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill today. All of our collective advocacy has led to this historic moment, but we must keep pushing until the bill clears the House, remains intact through the Senate, and is then signed into law by President Biden.

Notably, there are a handful of concerned members in the House who remain an issue for passage today. They are:

• Carolyn Bordeaux (GA-7)
• Ed Case (HI-01)
• Jared Golden (ME-02)
• Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05)
• Stephanie Murphy (FL-07)
• Scott Peters (CA-52)
• Kathleen Rice (NY-04)
• Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
• Abigail Spanberger (VA-7)

Now is the time to keep pushing House members to passage. Below please find resources to support your advocacy.

Resources for Your Build Back Better Advocacy 

• An Updated Summary of Health Provisions in Build Back Better
• TPs for Engaging House Members
• Sample Social Media
• Build Back Better Updated Messaging Guidance
• ICYMI: Families USA’s statement on the drug pricing contours of the bill

Other Resources for Your Advocacy

• Issue Brief: 2021: A Year Of Progress For State Medicaid Oral Health Coverage And Opportunities For Bigger, Bolder Federal Investment
• Advocacy Guide: Prioritizing Equitable Access To COVID-19 Vaccines For Children: A Guide For State Advocates
• Issue Brief: Why Strong Health Care Policies In Reconciliation Are Necessary To Advancing Racial Equity
• Insights Column: The Real Cost – Medicare’s Lack Of A Dental Benefit Is Hurting The Very People Medicare Should Be Helping
• Opportunity from Grantmakers in Health: Nominations Open for the 2022 Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy: Grantmakers in Health recently opened nominations for the 2022 Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy. Please find more information about the award here. Nominations are due to GIH by December 3. If you have questions about the award or nomination process, please feel free to contact Ann McMillan at [email protected].
• CMS releases the Opportunities to Increase Enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs Informational Bulletin: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published an Informational Bulletin describing ways for states to help eligible individuals enroll in the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), making health care more accessible and affordable. Learn more here.

Health Action Conference 2022

Families USA’s Health Action Conference: Health Justice Now is right around the corner! Registration is open, so register before Nov. 19 for the low First-100-Registrants rate! 

Here are some other ways to get involved in the conference! 

• Each year at Families USA's Health Action Conference, we honor exceptional health champions who lead the charge to create a nation where the best health and health care is accessible and affordable to all. We want to hear from you about the amazing people you know of fighting for justice in health care. Submit your nominations for the Health Justice Advocate of the year by next Friday, November 12th.
• Want to take a look at the experience? Check out our agenda to see our valuable, detailed, and in-depth Policy, Advocacy, and Communications workshops.  
• We strongly believe in having a diversity of voice at our conference. If cost is a barrier to attending, consider applying for a scholarship. More information here.  
• Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected].  

Please reach out to any of us at Families USA to connect on our shared advocacy efforts. 

Have a great weekend,

Tiana Rodriguez
Strategic Partnerships Coordinator