The U.S. House and Senate are scheduled to vote soon on H.R. 4213 -- the American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes, and Preventing Outsourcing Act -- that extends unemployment benefits, COBRA subsidies, and enhanced Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) matching funds for states, while fixing physician payments under Medicare for 5 years.
Failure to pass this legislation will result in doctors facing a 21% cut in their Medicare reimbursements. The doctor reimbursement fix will ensure that Medicare beneficiaries will continue to have access to family physicians and specialists.
What you can do:
(1) Please e-mail a letter to your Representative and two Senators by clicking here
(2) Call Capitol Hill by Thursday, May 20 and tell your U.S Representative and Senators to vote in favor of H.R. 4213 – the American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act.
The toll-free call-in number for the House is 877-442-6801. For the Senate, dial 202-224-3121. The Senate number is not toll-free.
Talking Points
- Please vote in favor of H.R. 4213.
- I am paying attention to make sure the doctor fix and the Medicaid provision contained in H.R. 4213 pass.
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