Health Care Reform is a growing topic of discussion all around our state. More than one in four California adults (approximately 7.8 million) report having some kind of disability. Legislators need to be informed and aware of the issues facing people with disabilities when it comes to the health care system.

Access to high quality health care is critical to living independently, as well maintaining and enhancing quality of life. S. 1050 will help to support efforts to increase access and remove barriers to high-quality healthcare and medical equipment for all Americans.

Medicare! S. 543 will ensure consumers of intensive inpatient rehabilitation services access.

The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 (H.R. 1424) would require any plan that provided mental health coverage, at a minimum, to cover the same wide range of mental health and substance-related disorders that are currently covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program.

Access to health care is critical to living independently. Ending the Medicare Waiting Period Act of 2007 (H.R. 154) will eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period and save lives for those that need immediate life threatening medical attention.