Action Alert: National Call-In Day to Support the EMPOWER Care Act on Wednesday, March 6th!

by | Mar 5, 2019 | Action Alert, Community Integration

March 5, 2019

This Wednesday, March 6th, the disability and aging communities are hosting a National Call-In Day to support the EMPOWER Care Act that would extend the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program for five years. The MFP Program has helped more than 88,000 seniors and people with disabilities move out of nursing homes and other institutions and into the community. MFP has improved the lives of seniors and people with disabilities, saved states money, and led to better outcomes. That’s why nearly every state has participated in the program. But funding for this program is running out soon!

We need your help to pass this Act and get more people with disabilities back into their communities. Call your Member of Congress and request that they co-sponsor and vote to pass the EMPOWER Care Act (S. 548, H.R. 1342)!

Take Action

Call your Members of Congress

Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or (202) 224-3091 (TTY) and ask to be connected to your Senators or Representative.

Once connected, ask to speak with a staff member who handles civil rights and/or disability issues. Make sure you give them your name and identify that you are a constituent. Below is a sample script for your calls.

Sample Call Script:

Hello, this is [Name]. I’m a resident of [Town, State].  

I am calling to express my support for extending the Money Follow the Person (MFP) program. MFP has enabled over 88,000 older adults and people with disabilities living in institutions to transition back to their communities. MFP is fiscally responsible: it has improved the quality of live for thousands of individuals while saving states money. 

I am asking [Member of Congress’ Name] to cosponsor and support the EMPOWER Care Act to improve and extend the Money Follows the Person Program.

Thank you for taking my call!

[IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address and zip code to ensure your call is tallied]

[Optional Add On]

Personal stories are the most effective form of advocacy. Talk about why Money Follows the Person is important for you or someone you know and love.  

Email your Members of Congress

Contacting Congress provides unique links to email your Senators and Representative directly.

Tweet your Members of Congress

Twitter has become a powerful tool to communicate with elected officials directly. Find your Senators and Representative on Twitter and tell them to co-sponsor the DIA!

Additional Resources:

This alert was developed with content provided by the Center for Public Representation