
05 Feb BRIDGE Webinar: ACT NOW! Potential Medicaid Cuts Coming – The Importance of Sharing Your Medicaid Story with Legislators
BRIDGE For Community Life invites you to join this free webinar to learn more about these Medicaid concerns and how to respond in time to make a difference.
National disability advocates and media reports think a federal bill will be introduced in the coming months that will include cuts to Medicaid. Federal changes to Medicaid will impact state budgets and state Medicaid programs like Family Care and IRIS (Source: Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities). Federal and State Lawmakers need to know how Medicaid helps YOU and YOUR FAMILY!
Webinar Date: Tuesday, February 6th | Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Webinar Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19632050&appointmentType=73479586
On the page that opens, please scroll to the very bottom to register.
Registration is required by: Wednesday, February 5th, end of day.
Webinar Keynote Speaker: BRIDGE Board of Directors Chair – George Zaske
About George Zaske: He is an attorney with extensive experience and a deep knowledge base regarding disabilities law and family planning for children with disabilities through their lifespans. George has presented at seminars in Wisconsin and Minnesota, consulted with disabilities advocacy groups in both states, and provided expert testimony (Source: collaborativelaw.org).
Webinar Agenda:
- How does cutting Medicaid affect You (20 minutes)
- Why it’s important to contact your legislators (20 minutes)
- What to tell your legislators (20 minutes)
- Q&A (20 minutes)
- Review Resources (resources will be provided in an email before the webinar): (10 minutes)
– Example letters/ Storytelling Template
– How to contact your legislators & links to find them
– Talking Point Tips