According to a recent study, a shocking 7 out of 10 working-age women have no insurance, are underinsured, or are in debt because of medical bills. And millions of children remain without healthcare. If you or your children need health insurance, check out this helpful resource.
Now is our chance to fix our broken healthcare system! With so many ways to get involved in the healthcare debate, there’s really something for everyone! You can find fun and easy ways to take quick action below:
MomsRising Members “Pin Down” Members of Congress!
MomsRising members have been hard at work trying to make sure that we get real healthcare reform and that it benefits all kids and families. Recently, we delivered pacifier lapel pins to the US Congress, and asked each legislator to wear these pins to show that like us, they will not be “pacified” until Congress delivers a healthcare reform plan that works for all children and families.
• MomsRising is inviting members of the U.S. Congress to show they are standing up for kids and families , by wearing these lapel pins and sending their photos to our website. Check out these great photos!
• Moms are powerful. MomsRising members sent over 15,000 letters and made hundreds of phone calls to Congress letting them know, “We are pinning our hopes on you because kids need healthcare too!”
You can take a moment now to send a letter to Congress.
The healthcare industry is spending 1.4 million dollars a day to lobby Congress. Make sure your voice is heard. Send a letter to Congress today to make sure that the needs of children and families are met in healthcare reform.
Join the MomsRising Healthcare Truth Squad to help fight the misinformation campaigns about health reform!
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Help us get out the facts about health reform without ever leaving your living room. Get the facts and spread the word!
Learn more about the truth about healthcare reform
MomsRising members meet with their U.S. Senators!
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Last summer, MomsRising members all across the country scheduled meetings with Senators and Senate staff in their in-district offices to talk about how the current healthcare system is failing to meet the needs of children and families.
Check out some highlights of past meetings
Support our work! The coming weeks and months will be critical to passing real health reform. We need your support to ensure that the voices of mothers and families are heard. Please make a donation today!
Join the discussion on our blog
Click here to see our Vigil for Healthcare Reform and read the stories of MomsRising members all over the country who are struggling to find or keep their health insurance. These stories remind us why we need real healthcare reform now!
Click here to read some of the latest blogs on healthcare and join the online discussion.
If you are interested in submitting a blog for our website, please contact us.
Share your story
Have a story to share about your healthcare nightmare? Share it with us. It’s unfortunate that thousands of us all around the country have had similar struggles with our ailing healthcare system, but it’s true. Your stories are powerful, and they can have a real impact on the healthcare reform debate. Click here to share your story.
Read the stories of other MomsRising members
MomsRising members from all around the country have shared their healthcare stories with us. Click here to read moving stories from your state and the nation.
MomsRising Members on the Move--Check Out Some Recent Videos
MomsRising members have been active all over the country delivering the message Congress and our communities that we won’t be pacified until our broken healthcare system is fixed! Check out some recent videos from on the ground actions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmJ4zDZ5Yv8
http://talkradionews.com/2009/07/moms-pass-out-pacifiers-to-promote-health-care-reform/
Fighting for Kids’ Coverage in California
Over a million kids in California are in danger of losing their healthcare coverage due to recent cuts to the California budget. As one of the most populous states in the nation and a key trendsetter in public policy, we are working hard to fight to maintain and expand kids’ coverage in California. To find out more, click here.
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