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Health Care Reform A New Reality:. What the New Law Means for You. Laura Leon, A Campaign for Better Health Care “Update on Health Care Reform for Children with Special Needs” Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Chicago, IL October 6, 2011 Sponsored by: HRSA and The Arc of Illinois. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Health Care Reform
A New Reality:
Laura Leon, A Campaign for Better Health Care“Update on Health Care Reform for Children with Special Needs”
Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Chicago, ILOctober 6, 2011
Sponsored by: HRSA and The Arc of Illinois
What the New Law Means for You
Started in 1989, the Campaign for Better Health Care (CBHC) is a Illinois’ largest, statewide, grassroots organization focused on health care reform for quality, accessible, affordable health care for all.
“Everybody In, Nobody Out!”
Inform - Implement - Improve
Begun in 2003, the Health Care Justice Campaign (HCJC) is a statewide coalition of diverse interests - consumers, providers, faith, labor, businesses, social service agencies and others - working together to achieve successful reform.
Health Care Justice Campaign - http://www.cbhconline.org/health-care-justice-campaign/
Campaign for Better Health Care
The Campaign for Better Health Care (CBHC) is Illinois’ largest statewide, grassroots coalition focused on winning comprehensive reform for quality, accessible, affordable health care for all. “Everybody In, Nobody Out!”
KEY BELIEFS OF CBHC
Cost of Inaction
Economic Opportunity
Shared Responsibility Federal-State Joint Venture (e.g., implementation)
Developing advocates
Campaign for Better Health Care
CBHC’s HISTORY
Founded in 1989. 20 years of success:
HelpLine case to the U. S. Supreme Court (unfair Medicaid managed care practices)
Health Care Justice Act (Obama, ‘04), Health Care Task Force
Over 325 congregations take part in the 2009 “Sound the Alarm!”
Extensive bank of personal health care stories. Online blog.
Founding Member, Herndon Alliance
Campaign for Better Health Care
Current Initiatives
Mobilize to Inform, Implement, Improve Health Care Justice Campaign
AIDS Run/Walk/Roll Accountability rallies, letters, press conferences, etc. Faith Caucus (e.g., “Sound the Alarm,” HC Sabbath)
Advocacy trainings Media / Messaging
Meeting with Legislators Educational Forums
Story Project HelpLine
1-888-544-8271
National Health Care Reform
March 21, 2010 - House passes the Senate bill
March 23, 2010 - President signs reform into law:
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Health Care Justice Campaign - http://www.cbhconline.org/health-care-justice-campaign/
Health Care Justice Campaign - http://www.cbhconline.org/health-care-justice-campaign/
State Implementation
RATE REVIEW - State Rep. Harris’ bill (HB 1501)DOI authority to disapprove rate increases
EXCHANGE: Koehler (SB 1729) BLOCKED-Independent, diverse Board, overseen by Illinoisans-Toll-free hotlines, Navigators, easy-to-use website
EXCHANGE: Haine (SB 1549) / Mautino (HB 1577) PASSED
-Made by and for the insurance industry-Does not establish exchange governance
-No independent provisions re: conflicts of interest
Exchange Implementation Timeline
Sept 30th. LegislativeStudy Committee issuesReport on Exchange
Sept 30th. LegislativeStudy Committee issues
Report on Exchange
CBHC Lobby DayOct. 26th
Advocacy Continues Through 2014
Veto Session October 25th-
November 10th
• Sign up for listservs• Join our statewide calls• POSTCARDS• “Run, Walk or Roll Oct 1st• HelpLine• We need your help! YOU have the
power to make a difference!!!!!
Time for Action! Action! Action!
to Inform - Implement - Improve
Health Care Justice Campaign - http://www.cbhconline.org/health-care-justice-campaign/
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Health Care Justice Campaign - http://www.cbhconline.org/health-care-justice-campaign/
What You Can Do To Help: Share Your Story!
•Stories make an issue come to life for your audience.
•Stories give us real life examples of policy
•People understand an issue clearly when it is tied to a person’s experience
•Contact CBHC to share your story! Call 312.913.9449 or email: [email protected]
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Health Care Justice Campaign - http://www.cbhconline.org/health-care-justice-campaign/
What You Can Do To Help: Write A Letter to Your Editor (LTE)
•Use an LTE to educate your community about health reform
•Not sure what to write? Use CBHC’s LTE Builder: http://www.cbhconline.org/action/lte-builder/ .
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•Help us track your letters! Send a copy to Kathleen Duffy at [email protected]. Please include the name of the newspaper and the date you sent the letter
What Your Can Do To Help: Talk to Your Legislator!
Health Care Justice Campaign - http://www.cbhconline.org/health-care-justice-campaign/
• Not sure who your member of Congress is? Check the Illinois State Board of Elections search tool.
•For tips for meeting with your rep, visit: http://www.communitycatalyst.org
•When you meet with your legislator, ask him/her to complete a task that supports your cause, and is connected to his/her interest.
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Additional Resources:
CBHC – cbhconline.org (Info Center, Action Center, overall)
U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Services – healthcare.gov (overall)
IL Dept. of Insurance – insurance.illinois.gov/hiric/ (state specific)
Families USA – familiesusa.org (policy, reports)
Community Catalyst – communitycatalyst.org (policy, reports)
Small Business Majority – smallbusinessmajority.org (businesses)
Herndon Alliance – herndonalliance.org (messaging)
IMCHC – ilmaternal.org (maternal, child health)
For more information, contact:
Laura Leon
Director of Faith Initiatives
Campaign for Better Health Care
1325 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 305
Chicago, IL 60605
312-913-9449 (office)
312-525-1910 (cell)
www.cbhconline.org