Ask your own Senators to support the amendment to include the Community Choice Act in health care reform – especially if they are members of the Senate Finance Committee.

Below is a list of all of the Senate Finance Committee members and their D.C. phone number. (If the Senator is already a co-sponsor of CCA-as noted below- please thank them and tell them we’re counting on their vote for this amendment!)

You can also call the Senate switchboard using this toll-free number: 866-324-0787 and ask to be transferred to your Senator’s office.

"I am calling because New York Senator Schumer just introduced the Community First Choice amendment to the Senate's health care bill, and I want Senator [name] to help pass this amendment! Everyone should have a choice to get home care and not be stuck in a nursing facility. The Community Choice Act will enable people with disabilities to get the services they need in their own home and community."

If asked what the amendment does, here is more information] It would give states increased federal Medicaid matching funds for providing attendant services and supports as an alternative to nursing facilities and institutions.