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Senate Healthcare Bill Released

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Updated: 7/9/17 4:08 pm

By now, you’ve probably seen more than 10 different news stories about the Senate healthcare bill. Maybe 10 per day! But what’s the truth? Will it really cut Medicaid? Will it really affect everyone? Well, the only way for you to know is for you to read it yourself. And we can help you.

You need to read, but also, don’t stop responding. The Senate wants to vote on this bill as soon as they can come to an agreement. They’re having many negotiations behind closed doors. Let your voice be heard through those doors! These are the Arkansas Senators to contact:
Sen. John Boozman (202) 224-4843
Sen. Tom Cotton (202) 224-2353

If you’re not from Arkansas, this info pertains to you as well. Every call matters. Here’s the number for Senators across the nation:  866-426-2631

Find your states US Representative & contact his/her office

Find your state’s US Senator & contact his/her office

Contact information for all of AR Congressmen.

What’s truly in the bill?

Make sure to read the bill to form your own educated opinions. Click on the image below to access the full text, and  use the resources above to help you.
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MSL Live on KABF 88.3

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Lainey, our Founder, is going live tonight at 5pm on KABF 88.3 with 4 other panelists to talk about the state of Arkansas healthcare! We hope you’ll join her:

  • call in: 501-433-0088.
  • email questions/ comments: SpeakupAR@gmail.com
  • Listen http://www.kabf.org

Panelists are:

  • Marquita Little, Health Policy Director, AACF
  • John Sufna, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UAMS
  • ShaRhonda Love, Executive director at Arkansas Minority Health Commission
  • Dianna Varady, Director, Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center
  • Elaine Morrow, Founder of Medicaid Saves Lives

Speak Up Arkansas is a one-hour show which hopes to convey an “around the kitchen table” informal discussion that will give you needed information and perspective. The show and panelists hope you’ll call or email to ask about where or how to access services and learn more about navigating the systems.

The show usually starts with each panel member having 5 minutes to provide information about the particular focus area of their health practice, program, or policy work. This is a chance for all listeners to learn about the importance of health care and healthy practices, what services might be available, or what actions they can take to engage or learn more.