Expand Medicare Call In Week of Action Sample Scripts

Monday, August 30: Lowering the eligibility age

“Hi, my name is [Name]. I live in [State] and I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative] to expand Medicare! Specifically, the reconciliation package must include lowering the Medicare eligibility age to at least 60. Can I count on the [Senator/Representative] to support this critical health priority?”

Tuesday, August 31: Out-of-pocket cap

“Hi, my name is [Name]. I live in [State] and I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative] to expand Medicare! Specifically, the reconciliation package must cap out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Can I count on the [Senator/Representative] to support this critical health priority?”

Wednesday, September 1: Lowering drug prices

“Hi, my name is [Name]. I live in [State] and I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative] to expand Medicare! Specifically, the reconciliation package must give Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices. Can I count on the [Senator/Representative] to support this critical health priority?”

Thursday, September 2: Vision, hearing, dental

“Hi, my name is [Name]. I live in [State] and I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative] to expand Medicare! Specifically, the reconciliation package must expand Medicare to cover dental, hearing, and vision care without copays. Can I count on the [Senator/Representative] to support this critical health priority?”

Friday, September 3: All Medicare expansion priorities

“Hi, my name is [Name]. I live in [State] and I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative] to expand Medicare! Specifically, the reconciliation package must:

1. Give Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices
2. Expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing care
3. Lower the Medicare eligibility age
4. Cap out-of-pocket costs

Can I count on the [Senator/Representative] to support these critical health care priorities?”