Have Your Say on the Health Insurance Reforms in Virginia

If you are one of the those rare few in the state of Virginia who believe that the federally enacted health reform bill is good for your state and want to  show your support openly, then the state government’s web portal gives you the perfect platform to do so.

To begin with, you should have a clear idea of what good the reforms will do to the residents and the health insurance market in Virginia. So here is a look at what is in store.

•    Insurance companies cannot deny coverage to anybody on the basis of pre-existing conditions

•    Tax incentives to firms offering insurance to their workers

•    Tax credits on premiums

•    Creation of a state-based health Exchange so that residents can choose and buy comfortably and easily

•    Reduced drug costs and cost of catastrophic illness

Armed with all this knowledge, you are now ready to voice your support for the health insurance reforms to be implemented in its true sense. To make your opinion count as an informed resident of Virginia, you can choose any of the following platforms.

-    Phone call: they are the most effective way to make your voice heard. Give a call and to Senate switchboard. Many organizations sponsor toll free number to the Congressional switchboard. You can call up through those numbers as well.

-    Write in: A letter well written and properly drafted makes the most impact. To ensure that your letter reaches and reaches quick, fax it rather than sending it through the snail mail. You could e-mail your letter as well but then you need to draft the Subject line carefully so that the legislators take it seriously.

-    Letter to the Editor: You believe your voice is not enough and you want others to speak up their support for the reforms in health insurance as well. The best way to inspire others to pressure their legislators is to write in a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper. The letter would be a good way to discuss your views on health insurance in Virginia in public.

-    Go on-air: Contact a local radio station. Talk about how the reforms will help the health insurance sector. Motivate others to contact their representatives.  Talking to people through a broadcast will help in building a public opinion.

The reforms and the health insurance is a burning topic in Virginia. The opinion is divided and every voice counts. If you believe that the Act is a big boon to the health insurance sector in your sector, then speak up. If you believe otherwise and think that insurance is being thrust upon you, then speak up too.

The day when the health reforms will be implemented completely is fast approaching.  And the day comes nearer, doubts about the Act is also on the rise. The mandate is on and the every vote counts. Be heard.