[ [link removed] ]MomsRising presents: 5Actions
Top #5Actions
of the Past Week
Friday, July 8, 2022
Summer is in full swing – and the fight for our rights is still very much
on. So while you soak in some sun, we ask that you take these quick health
and justice related actions: We must ensure everyone who needs abortion
care has access to this care, that healthcare remains affordable and
prices don’t rise to levels that the average family can’t afford, and that
maternal mental health services and research is funded and acessible in an
equitable way. (Historically, women’s health research has been underfunded
resulting in major disparities especially in Maternal Mental Health.)
Lastly, thanks to your stories, we’re happy to report that due to your
signatures and support, we have positive updates on the formula shortage
to share with you.
Together, we can raise our collective voice and push forward, making sure
these essential health care services are accessible to everyone in every
place.
-- Selina, Felicia, Tasmiha, Gina, Diarra, Elyssa, Kristin, and the rest
of the MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team
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What will happen if Congress doesn't prevent a healthcare price hike?
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Nearly nine million Americans may see massive insurance premium hikes, and
three million people could lose coverage altogether if Congress allows the
subsidies from the American Rescue Plan to expire. Do you buy your own
health insurance through the Marketplace? Congress can take action now to
stop price increases and needs to hear from you.
[ [link removed] ]Share your story so Congress can take action to prevent health care
price hikes!
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Tell Congress to prevent a health care price hike!
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In 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, which lowered health
insurance premiums for people who buy insurance on their own, capping
costs at 8.5% of income. Because of these lower premiums, more than 14.5
million Americans enrolled in health coverage on the ACA marketplaces in
2021 — an all time high for the nation. However, millions of families are
facing massive price hikes—and millions more will no longer be able to
afford insurance at all — if the expanded tax credits are allowed to
expire this year.
[ [link removed] ]Quick signature: Tell Congress to make the American Rescue Plan
subsidies permanent to ensure hardworking families can continue to access
the health care they need.
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Let Congress know that more maternal mental health resources are needed!
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Now that the US is focused on the importance of increasing mental health
services, it is crucial that new mothers are included in that
conversation. Maternal mental health conditions, like postpartum
depression and anxiety, are the most common complications of pregnancy and
childbirth, affecting 800,000 women in the US each year. Yet approximately
75% of women report going untreated. The abysmal rates of diagnosis and
effective treatment contribute to making suicide one of the leading causes
of death in the first year after a baby is born.This crisis is even more
pronounced for new mothers of color who have almost twice the rate of
postpartum depression as white moms. Black women, in particular, are half
as likely to receive treatment for these conditions as white women. But
our lawmakers need to hear why maternal mental health matters to the
voters in their communities.
[ [link removed] ]Quick signature: Tell Congress to support legislation that increases
resources for Moms Mental Health!
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Protect Reproductive Rights!
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Since the Supreme Court stripped away our autonomy, our right to be free
and equal members of society, and our ability to access the reproductive
health care we need, multiple states have already moved forward in their
attempts to completely eradicate access to abortion care. This goes
against not only the majority of people in America, which polls show
support the right to abortion care, but also against our human right to
bodily autonomy and right to choose what we want to do with our lives.
Right now, it is imperative that we pressure Congress to step in, not
tomorrow but RIGHT NOW, and protect our rights.
[ [link removed] ]Call on Congress to stand up for what is right and protect our
reproductive rights NOW.
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Check out our baby formula newsletter!
We know that many parents and caretakers are still being impacted by the
baby formula shortage, so we have created a newsletter to provide regular
updates, ways to take action, and helpful information in getting through
this crisis.
This week our newsletter provides updates on actions the Biden
Administration is taking to bring in more formula from overseas, useful
information for WIC recipients, and action items and resources.
[ [link removed] ]Check out the Feed Your Baby: Formula Shortage Newsletter #2!
P.S.– [ [link removed] ]Our National RISERS Fellowship just wrapped up - but it’s far
from the end of the road for these changemakers! Fellowship. Action.
Change. This is how we build a nation where families can THRIVE.
P.P.S.– This content is also on the [ [link removed] ]MomsRising blog!
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