DataPath Capitol Hill
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The purpose of this page is to foster communication between those in the consumer driven arena, and our representatives in Washington DC. We as citizens of the United States have the privilege of being able to affect legislation through our representatives. However this privilege is rarely used and as a result has led to complacency on the Hill. Currently the 111th Congress is taking steps to nationalize our health care system through the creation of a public plan. Some members of Congress have proposed financing this public plan through taxing your Flexible Spending Accounts, decreasing your HSA deductable, and repealing Over the Counter Drugs as a qualified medical expense to name just a few changes. We at DataPath have already taken steps to preserve our current health care system by contacting our representatives; however we cannot fight this battle alone. We need you to contact your elected officials through mail, phone, email or visitations to representatives' state or federal offices. Below are links on what the Congress is purposing, a how to guide on lobbying your representatives and updates on committee and legislative actions. It is our hope that you value your right to choose your health plan and begin the process of actively contacting your respective representatives. Thank you for your interest and we here at DataPath look forward to working with you. Sincerely, |
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| Recent News and Alerts: | |||
| Section 125 Accounts in Danger Again (July 10, 2009) - DataPath sources from the Hill confirmed yesterday that the employer exclusion for Section 125’s was in danger of being repealed. | |||
| Update - Healthcare Reform Debate (June 15, 2009) - The Healthcare Reform Debate is well under way and the future of our industry is at stake.If you have not found time to contact these legislators, be assured there is still time to make your voice known. | |||
| Act Now! (June 1, 2009) - As a follow-up to the information we have previously shared with you concerning proposed legislation that is being developed in Congress, we wish to emphasize the importance for you as a professional in the benefits management and reimbursement industry to inform your elected representatives about your stance on these issues. | |||
| Immediate Action Required (May 26, 2009) - There are proposals being considered by the Senate Finance Committee which could jeopardize the future of FSAs, HRAs, HSAs, and the health care system as we currently know it. | |||
| Urgent Action Required (May 22, 2009) - Senate Finance Committee Considers Limiting or Eliminating CDH Accounts: Urgent Action is Required. How we communicate the message to our legislators is very important. | |||