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NCACC urges Congressional support of increased federal Medicaid funding The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners urges counties to contact their federal representatives and ask for their support and sponsorship of federal fiscal relief targeted to escalating state and county Medicaid costs. U.S. Senate and House companion bills have been introduced in the 108th Congress to provide $6 billion in enhanced federal Medicaid participation. H.R. 4961 temporarily increases the FMAP by 1.6 percentage points. S. 2671 provides for a temporary FMAP increase of 1.26 points and helps fund county administrative costs for the new Medicare drug bill eligibility determination. We urge your support of these critical legislative initiatives to provide much-needed relief to our counties while sustaining essential Medicaid services for our families and seniors. While North Carolina has provided a vital safety net for the uninsured, resulting in much better health outcomes such as a lowered infant mortality rate, continuing budget woes threaten ongoing services. Below is a listing of the fax numbers for each member of the N.C. Congressional delegation. Please print out the sample letter, tailor it to your county's unique needs, and fax it to your Senate and House members.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Troutman, Director of Research and Public Technology, at (919) 715-2893. |