Oral Health Digital Day of Action #MouthsinMedicare

Join Families USA for a Digital Day of Action!

Medicare open enrollment starts October 15, but as people are shopping for plans, no traditional Medicare plans will include access to oral health coverage. It’s a fact — oral health care is too expensive for millions of older adults and people with disabilities that rely on Medicare for coverage, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Join our #MouthsinMedicare Oral Health Digital Day of Action and help us advocate for improved Medicare oral benefits because oral health IS health! 

On October 15 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm EST, we’ll be thanking Senators for co-sponsoring the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023 and encouraging other Senators to join them.  

Use the sample social content and graphics below to help raise awareness and create momentum locally and nationally. You can also send emails directly to your senator here!  

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SAMPLE SOCIAL CONTENT 

• As the #1 skipped medical service due to cost, oral health care is too expensive for too many people. It’s time to add oral health benefit to Medicare. Send a letter to your Senator asking them to cosponsor the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023: https://secure.everyaction.com/yMateTO620mrKpDBTs47JA2 

• On average, a root canal costs between $750 & $1,200. That’s why 93% of low-income families have unmet dental needs. It’s past time to include #MouthsinMedicare. Tell your representative to act today: https://secure.everyaction.com/yMateTO620mrKpDBTs47JA2 

• During Medicare #openenrollment, millions of older adults & people with disabilities who rely on Medicare won’t be able to choose a traditional Medicare plan that includes oral health coverage. Now is the time to add an oral health benefit and fight for #MouthsinMedicare. 

• Millions of older adults & people with disabilities who rely on Medicare deserve comprehensive oral health  coverage. Ask your Senator to support existing legislation that creates a Medicare oral health benefit: https://secure.everyaction.com/yMateTO620mrKpDBTs47JA2 #MouthsinMedicare 

• Adding a Medicare dental benefit has support across party lines — 92% of people regardless of political party think it’s time to put #mouthsinMedicare. Tell your representative to take action today: https://secure.everyaction.com/yMateTO620mrKpDBTs47JA2 

• [insert the Senator’s or Representative’s name], thank you for cosponsoring the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023! This bill ensures affordable access to oral health coverage for millions of Americans who rely on Medicare #MouthsinMedicare 

• [insert the Senator’s or Representative’s name], please join your colleagues & show your support for affordable access to oral health coverage for millions of Americans who rely on Medicare. Cosponsor the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023! #MouthsinMedicare 

SENATORS TO THANK: 

Ben Cardin (MD) @BenCardinforMD 

Richard Blumenthal (CT) @SenBlumenthal 

Ed Markey (MA) @SenMarkey 

Jeff Merkley (OR) @SenJeffMerkley 

Sherrod Brown (OH) @SenSherrodBrown 

Dick Durbin (IL) @SenatorDurbin 

SAMPLE GRAPHICS  

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