Help the Amputee Coalition of America introduce federal legislation to protect access to prosthetic care!   The ACA has been working with states across the country to push for legislation that ensures that prosthetic care is covered on par with other basic, medical services.  Seven laws have been passed.  And 31 states are working with us to advance prosthetic coverage bills. 

And now the ACA is taking the fight to Congress!  But we need your help!

TAKE ACTION!  We are pursuing Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) to be an original cosponsor of the prosthetic parity bill.  We need your help to demonstrate that people in Louisiana support this important legislation.  

It will take less than ten minutes.  We just need you to send two e-mails.  Easy, but it will make a difference!  Contact information and a sample letter are included below.  

• Contact Jeff Dobrozsi.  He is Boustany’s Chief of Staff.  He can be reached at  Jeff.Dobrozsi@mail.house.gov or 202/225-2031.

• Contact Terri Fish.  She is Boustany’s Legislative Assistant for issues related to Labor (this bill will go through the Education & Labor committee).  She can be reached at terri.fish@mail.house.gov or 202/225-2031.   

• Contact Mike Thompson.  He is Boustany’s Legislative Assistant for issues related to Education (this bill will go through the Education & Labor committee).  He can be reached at mike.thompson@mail.house.gov or 202/225-2031.   

Think about sending us as copy of your e-mails, so we can track the number of messages that have been sent!  

Sample E-mail

Dear ______ (Mr. Dobrozsi/Ms. Fish/Mr. Thompson),

I am writing to urge Rep. Boustany to co-sponsor the federal prosthetic parity bill.  This bill will ensure that prostheses are treated the same as other basic, essential care.

Numerous studies have been done that demonstrate that prosthetic parity is not only low cost to individuals under private and group insurance plans, but it also results in a savings to the private and public sector.   

Prosthetic coverage bills have been launched all over the country.  Currently, seven states have passed prosthetic parity laws.  Another thirty-one states, including Louisiana are working to advance bills.  It is time for Congress to take a stand on this important issue.  

This is an opportunity to ensure that people with limb loss are given the care they need to fully participate in society!  I hope that Rep. Boustany will co-sponsor the federal parity bill when it is introduced.    

Sincerely,

 NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE

If you would like to be an overachiever and go one step further….

• You can also make a call to Boustany's office and leave a message urging him to sponsor the bill.  Just call his office at 202/225-2031.  You can also reach him at his district office in Lafayette (337/235-6322).  You will be leaving a message with a staff person. They will ask for your name and hometown.   

Sample Phone Message:  I am calling to urge Representative Boustany to sponsor the federal prosthetic parity bill.  I am a member of the Amputee Coalition of America, the organization working to advance prosthetic parity.  I think this is an important piece of legislation.   

 PLEASE TAKE ACTION TODAY TO HELP KEEP THE FEDERAL BILL MOVING! 
If you have any questions about the federal campaign, please contact us at federal@amputee-coalition.org or 202/742-1886.  Click here to find out more about the Louisiana campaign.