Support the H.R. 4803-Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act

INTRODUCTION

H.R.4803 - Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2021 is introduced by Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) and co-sponsored by U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) 2022.

Read more: 4803-Factsheet

H.R. 4803 would authorize the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to recognize qualified acupuncturists as healthcare providers. Medicare recognition would enable qualified acupuncturists to provide covered services to Medicare beneficiaries—over 60 million Americans.

HOW TO SUPPORT?

To contact your U.S. Representatives to show your support for H.R. 4803, please follow the steps below:

A. Read the letter template below

B. Click the red “Start Here” button to fill in your personal information, we will find your U.S. Representative for your convenience

C. Sign the letter with your formal name (use the cursor if on a computer, use your finger if on a mobile device)

D. Read the “Agreement of Release Form” and check the respective box

E. Click the “Submit” button to finalize your support

We will create a PDF letter based on your response and submit your letter to American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety (AAPAS). AAPAS will send the letter to your elected official in congress directly on your behalf. The signed letter will be emailed to you for your confirmation and records.

支持 H.R. 4803-老年人針灸法提案

We thank you for your participation, your support will improve the health and quality of life for seniors and their families.

AUTHORIZATION TO USE AND RELEASE TESTIMONIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR PROMOTING THE H.R. 4803 AND ACUPUNCTURE

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I hereby authorize American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety (AAPAS) to disclose the specific information as set forth below and in accordance with this authorization.

My Testimonial Information may be used and disclosed with legislators, lobbyists, policy makers, acupuncture organizations or the public, to encourage the passage of HR 4803, and to promote the acupuncture in seeking legislative and other changes as well as any other promotional or educational purposes. HR 4803, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act is a bill that has been introduced in the U.S. Congress, would allow (if adopted) Licensed Acupuncturists to become recognized as Medicare providers as well as other changes in the law.

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