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  1. Advocacy

Advocating for Spousal Caregivers

A key part of WSA's mission is to help the general public and policymakers understand the challenges of the well spouse population. Our Social Action Committee advocates for WSA members on issues that matter to our community.

News You Need

Medicare DisAdvantage - know the pitfalls of Medicare Advantage plans in this piece by Sheldon Friedman, Co-Chair of WSA's Social Action Committee (February 2023)

 

Take Action Now

We Need Increased Funding for Home Care

Increased funding for home care is a good example of an issue that needs Senate attention—now. The Social Action Committee urges all well spouses to contact their Senators about this important issue. In the links below you will find a fact sheet on home care funding, a sample letter and sample telephone talking points, how to find your Senators’ contact information, and tips for making your personal communication with them as effective as possible.

Medicaid Home Care Fact Sheet

Medicaid Home Care Sample Letter

Medicaid Home Care Sample Talking Points

How to Reach Your Elected Officials in the US, and Tips on Communicating with Them

 

Other current and recent policy issues addressed by WSA include:

Articles
WSA Statement to the Senate Committee on Finance
Single Payer Health Care
You Can Fight City Hall!
Help US to help YOU! (2007)
Open Letter to the Family & Friends of a C-4* Quadriplegic

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Latest Resources

  • April 2023 Movie Discussion: Netflix's "Lady Chatterley's Lover"
  • May 2023 WSA Wildwood, NJ Respite
  • Feb/Mar 2023 - Moving Beyond Trauma: A Narrative Writing Program for Caregiving Trauma

Upcoming Events

Apr 01 2023
07:00PM - 08:30PM
Movie Discussion: "Lady's Chatterley's Lover"
May 18 2023
Wildwood, NJ Respite
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Freehold, NJ 07728
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