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House Bill 375 bill will ensure that private insurance companies cover prosthetics on par with other basic, medical services. It was referred to the Banking & Insurance committee. A hearing is being held this week.  We need your help to advance this important legislation!


TAKE ACTION! Make a call, write a letter and/or send an e-mail today!

If you have five minutes --- contact the Chair and Vice Chair:

· Chair, Rep. Lesley Vance (D), Phone: 334-242-7687 or Address: Room 630-E, 11 S. Union Street, Montgomery, AL, 36130

· Vice Chair and Ranking Minority Member, Rep. Mike Hill (R), Phone: 334-242-7715 or E-mail: mhillcolum@aol.com

If you have ten minutes --- contact the committee members:

· Rep. Jim Barton (R), Phone: 334-242-7754 or E-mail: jbarton@msg-inc.com

· Rep. DuWayne Bridges (R), Phone: 334-242-7600 or Address: 11 South Union Street, Room 528-C, Montgomery, AL, 36130

· Rep. James Buskey (D), Phone: 334-242-7757 or Address: Room 540-C, 11 S. Union Street, Montgomery, AL, 36130

· Rep. Steve Clouse (R), Phone: 334-242-7717 or Address: Room 526-A, 11 S. Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130

· Rep. Craig Ford (D), Phone: 334-242-7690 or Address: Room 517-F, 11 S. Union Street, Montgomery, AL, 36130

· Rep. Blaine Galliher (R), Phone: 334-242-7760 or E-mail: blaine2@mindspring.com

· Rep. Betty Carol Graham (D), Phone: 334-242-7741 or E-mail: bcgraham@cacc.cc.al.us

· Rep. David Grimes (R), Phone: 334-242-7707 or E-mail: grimesdg@birch.net

· Rep. Jimmy Martin (D), Phone: 334-242-7714 or E-mail: jamesmmartin@bellsouth.net

· Rep. Thad McClammy (D), Phone: 334-242-7780 or E-mail: thadmcclammy@bellsouth.net

· Rep. Oliver Robinson (D), Phone: 334-242-7769 or Address: Room 534-B, 11 S. Union Street, Montgomery, AL, 36130

· Rep. William Thigpen (D), Phone: 334-242-7766 or E-mail: william.thigpen@alhouse.org

· Rep. James Thomas (D), Phone: 334-242-7701 or Address: Room 525-B, 11 S. Union Street, Montgomery, AL, 36130

SAMPLE PHONE MESSAGE: Hello. My name is ____. I reside in ____. I am calling regarding House Bill 375, a bill requiring parity for insurance coverage of prosthetic devices. This is an important bill for amputees in Alabama. I urge Representative ____ to support HB 375 when it comes before the Banking & Insurance Committee.

SAMPLE E-MAIL OR LETTER

Dear Representative,

I am writing in regards to House Bill 375. This legislation is smart policy for the state of Alabama. HB 375 offers the opportunity to save money in both the public and private sector by providing appropriate care for amputees. This enables individuals to remain employed, productive members of society. It also avoids the complications that result when someone is forced into a wheelchair or onto crutches for an extended period of time.

Several reports have been done on the cost of prosthetic parity bills. They have found that the impact on monthly premiums would be very low --- between $0.12 and $0.25 per month. Additionally, there would be a savings in both the private and public sectors as a result of provision. This is not only common sense, but also the right thing to do.

This bill will make certain that insured, working people can continue supporting their families. I am urging you to please support this important legislation when it comes before the Banking & Insurance Committee.

Sincerely,

NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE

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