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Module 2 Practice Experience Worksheet: Letter to Legislator Chosen bill
SB 717 - Affordable Access to Insulin Act
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What is the number designation for your bill? What is the title? At what level is your legislation? (Is it local, state, or federal?) How do you know?
a.
The number designation for the bill is SB 717. The title of the bill is Affordable Access to Insulin Act. The bill is at the state level, specifically in the North Carolina General Assembly.
b.
The bill is at the state level, specifically in the North Carolina General Assembly. According to the North Carolina General Assembly website, bills introduced in the state legislature begin with either the letters “HB” or “SB”. Bills introduced in the United States Senate are assigned sequential numbers preceded by “S.”
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Who is the legislator you are going to write your letter to next week? It should be an appropriate level legislator for the level at which your legislation currently resides. It should be
someone who has not voiced their support or opposition yet or someone who opposes the bill. Do not write to someone who already supports the bill unless you are writing a persuasive
case for them to rally their peers in support of the bill, with supportive evidence for them to use. Why did you choose this person?
a.
Gaston County, North Carolina, is represented in the North Carolina Senate by the following members:
1.
W. Ted Alexander ® - District 441
a.
(Second/back up choice)-Brad Overcash ® - District 432
b.
I chose this person because they are closest to me, and I thought that it would be more convenient to verify and/or clarify information. Also after researching the proponents and supporters of the bill, I was not able to find any relation to this member of the senate and the bill. 3-
What is his or her stance on the issue? For or against? Please choose someone with a stance on the issue or someone who could potentially contribute to promoting or stopping your legislation.
a.
There is no specific mention of Senator W. Ted Alexander’s stance on Affordable medications. However, he has shown support for Medicaid Expansion & CON Reform, which could indicate a broader interest in healthcare accessibility.
b.
He is also a member of the Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina, which currently shows ten bills that he currently supports. (https://www.affordablecarenc.com/general-assembly-members/senate-district-44)
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Based on your legislator’s current stance (or lack of a stance) on the issue, are you writing to request his or her support, continued support, or contribution to stopping the legislation?
a.
Unknown stance currently, I believe lack of, I’m writing to request his support for the bill.
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Briefly, what are your 3 reasons/talking points for asking for support, continued support, or stopping the legislation? You may use a bullet points/a list. You do not need to include references at this time, but you will next week for your letter.
Three talking points include:
a.
The High Cost of Insulin: Highlighting the fact that insulin costs 10 times more in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world. This high cost forces one in four Americans to ration their insulin, which can lead to serious and even deadly complications.
b.
The Impact of the Bill: Explaining how the SB 717 - Affordable Access to Insulin Act would cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 for insulin users on private insurance and Medicare plans. This could make insulin more affordable for millions of Americans who rely on it to survive.
c.
The Need for Legislative Support: Emphasizing the importance of legislative support in making insulin more affordable. The bill needs the backing of senators like W. Ted Alexander to pass and make a significant difference in the lives of those who depend on insulin.
References-
Affordable Access to Insulin Act. (2023). S.B. 717, N.C. Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess.
Affordable Care NC. (n.d.). Senate District 44. Affordable Care NC. https://www.affordablecarenc.com/general-assembly-members/senate-district-44
North Carolina General Assembly. (n.d.). Home page. North Carolina General Assembly. https://www.ncleg.gov/
Revised talking points with APA citations:
The High Cost of Insulin: Emphasize the disparity in insulin prices, with the cost in the U.S. being 10 times
higher than in other parts of the world (Cefalu et al., 2020). This financial burden leads to a quarter of Americans rationing their insulin, which can result in severe health complications (Herkert et al., 2019).
The Impact of the Bill: Discuss how the SB 717 - Affordable Access to Insulin Act could alleviate this issue by capping the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 for individuals on private insurance and Medicare plans (North Carolina General Assembly, 2021). This legislation has the potential to make insulin more accessible for millions of Americans who depend on it (Cefalu et al., 2020).
The Need for Legislative Support: Highlight the crucial role of legislative backing in making insulin more affordable. The bill requires the support of senators like W. Ted Alexander to pass and significantly improve the lives of those who rely on insulin (North Carolina General Assembly, 2021).
References:
Cefalu, W. T., Dawes, D. E., Gavlak, G., Goldman, D., Herman, W. H., Van Nuys, K., … & Yatvin, A. L. (2020). Insulin Access and Affordability Working Group: Conclusions and Recommendations. Diabetes Care, 43(6), 1372-1381.
Herkert, D., Vijayakumar, P., Luo, J., Schwartz, J. I., Rabin, T., DeFilippo, E., & Lipska, K. J. (2019). Cost-
Related Insulin Underuse Among Patients With Diabetes. JAMA Internal Medicine, 179(1), 112-114.
North Carolina General Assembly. (2021). Senate Bill 717 / SL 2021-180 (2021-2022 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved from https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/S717
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