This month marks the one-year anniversary of passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed this historic legislation into law and created the framework that will make decades of dreams of universal health insurance coverage a reality. 

As you know, the law includes meaningful provisions aimed at investing in prevention and wellness in this country.  This includes required coverage of recommended preventive services in new private insurance plans and critical improvements to the Medicare and Medicaid programs to improve access to preventive clinical services.  Perhaps most notably, for the first time ever, mandatory federal funding in the form of a Prevention and Public Health Fund is making dedicated investments to states and local communities to fill the demand for strategies and policies that will make it easier for Americans to lead healthier, longer, and more productive lives.

Please use this sample letter to educate your Representatives and Senators about the importance of the Affordable Care Act, including all prevention and wellness components.  With your support, we can ensure that vital programs aimed at preventing disease and illness and promoting health and wellness continue. [We’ve tailored these letters to make sure they reflect your legislators' votes on the ACA.]