Cindy-
I agree that the CCD Medicaid Letter to the Senate can inspire the development of similar statewide coalitions.  I will be using this example with a relatively small coalition of disability rights activist tomorrow morning in my efforts to get agreement that a broader Colorado disability-based coalition based upon fighting federal Medicaid cuts makes sense.
Best,
Bob

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 4:09 PM, nacdd.simplelists.com listserve <xxxxxx@simplelists.com> wrote:
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FW: CCD Medicaid Letter - Robin Troutman (19 May 2017 15:19 EDT)
FW: CCD Medicaid Letter by Robin Troutman (19 May 2017 15:19 EDT)
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    Hello,

     

    I wanted to share this letter from CCD, so everyone can see the large number of groups raising concerns around cuts and caps to the Medicaid program. I also think it provides some ideas for strategic allies within the community as you work with the Governors, Medicaid Directors, others at the state-level and Senators to educate them about the impact of the proposal.

     

    Regards,

    Cindy


    Attachment: Letter to the Senate_FINAL_5-19-17.pdf (application/pdf)



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