Thanks Janice
We can win this at the Controlling Board but both Dems/Repubs board members need stories of their critizens and businesses who benefit from Medicaid Expansion. To all, Please send the stories and put a picture with it if possible. This is doable . Don't let apathy win. Than

> On Oct 16, 2013, at 12:09 PM, "Janice Hall" <gueres@hyperspaceit.com> wrote:
>
> Please see below a message from Mark Davis.  This issue is very, very important to OPRA members.  Please help us by submitting names of DSP's to Mark directly at mdavis@opra.org.
>
> Thank you!
> Janice Hall
> Chairperson, OPRA Board of Trustees
>
>
>
> The Controlling Board will vote on Monday, October 21st on the
> authorization of the appropriation for Medicaid extension. This decision
> will impact 275,000 Ohioans without health coverage, including many of
> our direct support professionals. It will also provide relief to OPRA
> members who employ DSP's - from the ACA mandate for employer-sponsored
> health care coverage. As I'm sure you know by now, that mandate will
> cost OPRA members an estimated $20 million per year without Medicaid
> extension. We're getting down to the wire and need extra help from you,
> our human resources professionals!
>
> OPRA has been asked to provide a few stories of OPRA member staff who
> will benefit from Medicaid extension. These employees are earning below
> 138% of poverty per year and have no current health care coverage. Here
> are the income guidelines for 138% of poverty:
> Family Size Annual Income
>
> 1 $15,856
> 2 $21,404
> 3 $26,952
> 4 $32,500
> 5 $38,048
> For each additional person, add $5,548 to the annual income.
>
> These staff will likely work part time and do not need to be DSP's. We
> need staff names and contact information by Wednesday afternoon.
>
> Our intention is to contact these folks, interview them briefly and
> publish a brief story on each person tomorrow.
>
> Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this request.
>
> Once you have secured your staff's permission, please send this info
> directly to me at mdavis@opra.org.
>
> We're coming down to the end of the path for the Controlling Board
> option. Let's make sure we leave no opportunity on the table!
>
> Thank you.
>
> Mark Davis
> President
> Ohio Provider Resource Association
> 1152 Goodale Blvd.
> Columbus, Ohio 43212
> 614-224-6772
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