Going into the August recess our cosponsor count was 89. Although members of Congress and their staff still receive and review your letters during this time, while in recess new cosponsors cannot officially be added, therefore, I have no updated total to share with you. Remember that persistence is the key to success when it comes to Congress, so please write again if you have not done so recently.
* Please click HERE to send your letter to Congress.
Last month we launched a campaign asking the Department of Health and Human Services to use their influence and authority to help us improve lymphedema treatment coverage. To date only a small fraction of you have submitted a letter. It is a simple submission form with template letter provided, so please contact HHS in the near future if you have not already done so.
* Please click HERE to send your letter to HHS.
And finally, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Jennifer Hovatter, one of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group Board members. Jennifer lost her husband Thomas at the young age of 43 to a fatal infection, which was a complication of his untreated lymphedema. With proper insurance coverage his death could have been prevented. In Thomas’ memory Jennifer has created a petition at change.org to help raise more awareness and support for our cause.
* Please click HERE to read and sign Jennifer’s petition.
Sincerely,
Heather Ferguson
Chair, Lymphedema Advocacy Group
www.LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
