Loading....

ACTION NEEDED: ASK CONGRESS TO COSPONSOR THE BETTER CARE BETTER JOBS ACT

ASK CONGRESS TO COSPONSOR THE BETTER CARE BETTER JOBS ACT

Some people with disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, living in the community requires help with carrying out activities of daily living. Assistance with many of these activities are not covered by typical health care and private insurance. Medicaid is the primary payer for both health care needs and long-term supports for people with disabilities living in the community. Medicaid home and community-based (HCBS) provide critical services to enable people with disabilities to remain in their homes, stay active in their communities, and lead independent lives rather than in an institution.

The Better Care Better Jobs Act would enhance Medicaid funding for home care, helping many of the people on waiting lists nationally for HCBS services finally receive care in the setting of their choice, allowing them to stay active in their communities, and live independently. This legislation would also strengthen the caregiving workforce, improve quality of life for families, and boost the economy by creating good-paying jobs to make it possible for families and workers alike to thrive economically.

We need you to contact your Senators and Representatives to urge them to cosponsor the Better Care Better Jobs Act so that people with Down syndrome and other disabilities can receive services in the setting of their choosing!

Thank you for your advocacy efforts!
The NDSC Policy & Advocacy Team

We encourage you to stay engaged in our advocacy efforts by: (1) Registering for NDSC Action Alerts- click "Quick Sign Up"; (2) Subscribing to the NDSC Policy & Advocacy Newsline; (3) Joining our national grassroots advocacy program, the National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition and (4) "liking" NDSC Policy & Advocacy on social media.

We just need few pieces of information to connect you with your representatives.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Address, line 1*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

I'd like to receive updates from this organization

Take Action

ACTION NEEDED: ASK CONGRESS TO COSPONSOR THE BETTER CARE BETTER JOBS ACT

ASK CONGRESS TO COSPONSOR THE BETTER CARE BETTER JOBS ACT

Subject: COSPONSOR THE BETTER CARE BETTER JOBS ACT

Message:

Dear Member of Congress, I am reaching out to urge you to cosponsor the Better Care Better Jobs Act (S.100/H.R.547) so that people with Down syndrome and other disabilities can receives services in the setting of their choosing. Many people with Down syndrome and other disabilities rely on Medicaid as the primary payer for both their health care needs and long-term supports needs. For certain people with disabilities, living in the community requires help with carrying out activities of daily living and assistance with many of these activities are not covered by typical health care and private insurance and instead can be covered under Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). Though all states provide coverage for some HCBS services, eligibility and benefit standards vary, leading to significant variation and gaps in coverage. Some states cap the number of individuals who may receive services, hundreds of thousands of Americans on wait lists without long-term care and support. The Better Care Better Jobs Act (S.100/H.R.547) will expand access to good-quality care, lead to better pay and benefits for workers, enhance quality of life for families, and help create jobs. The investment will enhance funding to strengthen long-term care today and for the future and create a workforce with good jobs that make it possible for families and communities to thrive economically. Again, we urge you to cosponsor this important bill for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Thank you for the consideration of this request.

Characters remaining: