From Rea Carey, Executive Director
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The president made it clear and we agree: The inaction in Congress concerning health care must end.
The misinformation from the right and the foot-dragging of those we elected to represent us have wasted too much time. It’s past time to address the health concerns that affect everyone in our country.
Everyone, right or left, agrees that no one in this country should go without health care coverage, and LGBT people — like many other communities — are disproportionately impacted by the hardship caused by the lack of access to medical care and coverage. Affordable and accessible health care is not just imperative to our well-being as individuals, it is crucial to the health of our country.
Please contact your member of Congress right now and demand comprehensive health care reform that includes a public option now.
Last night, President Obama cited stories he’s heard from people denied adequate coverage when they needed it most. There are stories like this everywhere, in every community. I’ve heard stories from you just like these. And the fact remains that LGBT people are particularly vulnerable — often underemployed or simply treated badly by the medical establishment just because of who we are.
If the LGBT community and our supporters don’t demand a solution that addresses the health care needs of all of us we just might end up with a solution that doesn’t work for any of us. We can’t let that happen.
Take action and contact Congress today for real health care reform.
The Task Force has been fighting for years on Capitol Hill to advocate for better policies and to secure funds to support the unique health needs of LGBT people.
We’re making progress, but now is the moment when we must all come together and insist that action be taken. Comprehensive health care reform is an important step in addressing the health challenges faced by so many. It will help us address the care and coverage issues that can have such a devastating impact on all of our lives. All of us deserve the stability and security of knowing that our families will have access to medical care and will not go bankrupt getting the care they need. And guess who can help ensure that, when health care reform is finally passed, it meets the needs of everyone? You.
Now is the time to ensure security and stability for everyone. Contact your member of Congress now and demand comprehensive health care reform today. Our very lives depend it.
Thank you for taking action on health care. Our elected officials need to hear from the LGBT community and our supporters.
Rea Carey, Executive Director
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
