Capitol Insight Action Alert: Sept. 29, 2009
Budget Deal Hinges on Physician Mcare Insurance Premiums
Are you angry that Gov. Ed Rendell and state legislators are taking $100 million of your Mcare insurance premiums to balance the state budget? Wait until you hear this.
The Philadelphia Inquirer had reported that $100 million was set aside in the budget to fund legislator’s pet projects, known as “walking-around-money” or “WAMS.” But WAMS are controversial, so now the $100 million is being used to secure votes for the budget in a different way.
News media sources confirm that legislative leaders and the Rendell administration will use $100 million to increase key line items in state budget allocations to appease legislators who would otherwise oppose the budget.
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Our campaign is starting to work—one senator reported receiving 700 calls from physicians in just a two-day period.
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Either way, your Mcare insurance premium dollars will balance the budget “deal.”
- Contact your state legislators today.
It is not too late. If you’ve already called or emailed, please do so again.
- The message: Tell lawmakers NO.
Visit Capwiz for phone contact information or to compose an easy email to legislators.
Also, check out our
video message to legislators and an
easy-to-read chart on the facts and misconceptions about Mcare.
Last Updated: 10/6/2009