The U.S. House of Representatives may vote as early as this week on final health care reform legislation that can be sent to President Obama for his signature. As reported by the press, the current plan is for the House to pass an identical bill to that which was passed by the Senate on December 31, 2009. This will be followed by a separate bill, making critical improvements to the Senate-passed bill. It then must go back to the Senate to pass under expedited rules as budget "reconciliation."Take Action Today!
Advocates are strongly encouraged to contact their House member to urge them to support immediate House passage of the Senate bill. The Senate bill has a range of important reforms designed to expand and improve coverage of mental illness treatment - in both private group health plans and public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Advocates can reach their House member by calling 800-828-0498.
You can also send you House member an email message by clicking here
It is time to finish the job on health care reform legislation. Call your Representative today!
For more inforamtion on NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania's advocacy efforts, visit our website.
