TODAY! Rally at the Capitol/National Disability Call-in Day

Join Us TODAY to Save Medicaid!

UPDATED INFO: Rally at the Capitol, Tomorrow 10 AM - Noon
#NoCutNoCaps #SaveMedicaid - under the Gold Dome

Meet Wednesday, July 12, 2017 on the Steps of Georgia State Capitol on the side of Central Presbyterian Church (201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303)
A collaboration of Georgia Medicaid Advocates!

Let Governor Deal, Lt. Governor Cagle and all the Capitol staff hear our voices rise up
DO NOT CUT OUR LIFELINE!!

WHAT TO BRING:

  1. A sign for the campaign: NO CAPS! NO CUTS! SAVE MEDICAID! Do not bring signs with a stick/pole - won't get in the Capitol.
  2. Water for yourself and others.
  3. Snack, if needed, for the morning

Do not be late! Plan ahead for Atlanta traffic.
10:00 am     Meet at the stairs of the Capitol on Washington Street for instructions. The side of Central Presbyterian Church. 
10:30 am     We will go as a group into the Capitol - Room 230 CAP.  MUST HAVE ID - no weapons. No sticks/poles for signs.
11:00 am - 12:00pm

  • Participants have been asked to share their story (2-3 mins) about how Medicaid supports their life in the community. Others are welcome to share their story.
  • Discussion on understanding Medicaid - Myths and Truths.
  • Update on the Senate Healthcare Bill
  • Request a meeting with the Governor and Lt Governor

PARKING OPTIONS:

  • Lot 302 $$$ - Uncovered lot - 33 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW
  • Colony Square Parking $$ - Underground lot - 1175 Peachtree St NE
  • Campanile Parking Garage Free- Parking garage - 1155 Juniper St NE

If you have a question about the rally, please email Stacey Ramirez at . 

Can't Attend A Rally on July 12th? 
Here is How You Can Still Take Action

1) Call your legislators and tell them:  No Cuts! No Caps! No Carve Outs

     Senator Johnny Isakson - Atlanta: (770) 661-0999, DC: (202) 228-0724 
      Senator David Perdue -  Atlanta: (404) 865-0087, DC: (202) 224-3521   
      Governor Deal - (404) 656-1776   
      Lt. Governor Cagle - (404) 656-5030

2) Take to Social Media and tell your Medicaid story using video and pictures with
    #SaveGeorgiaMedicaid 

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  @GovernorDeal       @SenDavidPerdue       @SenatorIsakson       @CaseyCagle

 
  @GovernorDeal       @SenDavidPerdue       @SenatorIsakson       @casey.cagle 

 

CCD has organized a National Call-In Day 
on Wednesday, July 12th!

Call your Senators :
Senator Johnny Isakson - Atlanta: (770) 661-0999, DC: (202) 228-0724 
Senator David Perdue -  Atlanta: (404) 865-0087, DC: (202) 224-3521 

  • Tell them you oppose the BCRA's devastating cuts and caps to Medicaid for people with disabilities, children, women, seniors, veterans and people with substance use and mental health conditions.  
  • Ask them to #VoteNO to the BCRA and to #SaveMedicaid.
    Use this sample script and talking points: http://bit.ly/2u1GKJz

    Amplify on Social Media:
  • Use this social media toolkit for sample tweets and hashtags: http://bit.ly/2u6ezJ6
  • Use these social media graphics: http://bit.ly/2sINXdB


For more information on how to get your voice heard, go to gcdd.org/save-medicaid.
  

Use the links below to connect with GCDD's online community or visit our website at www.gcdd.org

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