Now is the time to act! We’re still waiting for Congress to pass reconciliation funding with home- and community-based services (HCBS). As a result of your tireless advocacy, HCBS funding remains a priority, an investment that would increase access to services for our community. We must continue placing pressure on our Senators to get this bill across the finish line. Remember, they work for us! Call your Senators now to make sure they pass the reconciliation bill with HCBS funding included.

Call your Senators right away! You can use our script:

Hello! My name is [your full name], and I am from [city]. I’m calling to ask Senator [Name] to make sure the Senate includes at least $150 billion for Medicaid home- and community-based services in the reconciliation package.

Home and community-based services funded by Medicaid allow people with disabilities like [me/ my family member/ my friends/ my neighbor/ etc.] to continue living safely at home. These services keep people with disabilities out of institutions. The House has already included this funding. We just need the Senate to include it too. This funding is a life and death issue for disabled [residents of your state]. Can I count on Senator [Name] to stand up for people with disabilities by getting the Senate bill over the finish line quickly?

You can also send an email here, or try a virtual hill visit using our new guide! 

Wondering what to expect from a call to your elected officials? Check out this guide to making a call to your members of Congress. Unable to speak on a phone call due to a disability? Check out our Proxy Calling System here. Want to help someone else make a call? Consider signing up to be a proxy caller.

People with disabilities have been told all too often that we are not worth investing in, but we know that all of us deserve to get the care and services we need to live in the community. We’ve shown that our voices can make a difference — so join us to make a call, and let’s keep speaking out together!

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