This may be the most important message we have ever sent.
We have reached a critical juncture in our effort to pass meaningful autism insurance reform this legislative session. With the elections behind us, we now have an extremely limited window of opportunity to make sure that autism insurance reform legislation is placed on the agenda. There may be five or less session days left for this insurance to get passed! The Senate will be deciding this Tuesday which issues will be taken up during the remainder of this legislative session. Legislators have only a handful of session days remaining and will take up a limited amount of business.
We have reached a critical juncture in our effort to pass meaningful autism insurance reform this legislative session. With the elections behind us, we now have an extremely limited window of opportunity to make sure that autism insurance reform legislation is placed on the agenda. There may be five or less session days left for this insurance to get passed! The Senate will be deciding this Tuesday which issues will be taken up during the remainder of this legislative session. Legislators have only a handful of session days remaining and will take up a limited amount of business.
With successful passage in the Michigan House of Representatives last year, it is important to note that if passage does not occur in the Senate before the end of this session, we will have to start from scratch in 2011. It took us years to get to this point!
The families of Michigan dealing with the challenges of autism spectrum disorder simply cannot afford to wait. Now more than ever, the voices of friends and family from all across the state must speak up.
Here is How YOU Can Help:
Contact your Michigan senator today and ask them to pass meaningful autism insurance reform this session.
1. First and foremost, pick up the phone and call your Michigan State Senator. Be polite, but persistent. Don't be concerned if your senator is not in their office. Talk with their staff and let them know how critical it is that this legislation pass this year. You can find out who your Michigan State Senator is and their phone number HERE. If you want to have even MORE of an impact, please take a moment and call ALL of the Republican Senators. You can find a list of their names and links to their contact info HERE.
2. Follow up your phone call with a quick, personalized e-mail. Here is a link to a FACT PAGE about the legislation. Please use these facts to support your own personal story.
3. Please forward this e-mail to everyone you know who lives in Michigan, asking them to take action as well. They do not have to be personally affected by autism. There is strength in numbers. The stronger our voice, the more likely our success becomes.
Things could change by the minute and we will be sending out regular communications as we learn more over the coming days. Please stand ready to take action. You can also stay up to date by visiting the AIM webpage or the AIM Facebook page on a regular basis.
For the sake of Michigan families and the fiscal well-being of the state, it is time for health insurance to cover autism treatment in Michigan. It’s the right thing to do and now is the right time to do it. Let's make it happen this year!
Thank you for your commitment and advocacy,
AIM
