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Insurance companies spend millions lobbying Congress. The only counter to that is constituent voices. Find your representatives and send a message today.

Why contacting Congress works

1 in 7Medicare Advantage claims denied on first submission in 2022

75%of appealed Medicare Advantage denials overturned in federal data (2014–2016) — most patients never appeal

$4.5Bspent by health insurers on federal lobbying over the past decade

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You have three federal representatives — two U.S. Senators and one House member. You also have state legislators. All of them can act on insurance reform.

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Use a message template

Copy any template below, personalize the bracketed fields, and paste into your representative's contact form or email. Adding your own story makes it significantly more effective.

Subject: Please support the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act

Dear [Representative/Senator],

I am writing as your constituent to urge your support for the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816, 119th Congress), which would reform the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage plans.

Prior authorization delays and denials are causing real harm to patients across this country. Doctors are forced to spend hours fighting insurance bureaucrats instead of caring for patients. People are going without life-saving treatment while paperwork piles up.

This legislation would require real-time decisions for routinely approved services, increase transparency in denial rates, and hold insurance companies accountable. H.R. 3514 advanced unanimously from the House Ways and Means Committee on July 15, 2026 — a strong signal of bipartisan support.

I urge you to cosponsor and support this legislation. Your constituents are counting on you.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]

Know the legislation

These are the key bills and laws relevant to insurance reform. Reference them when contacting your representatives.

Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

Advanced from Committee

Would require Medicare Advantage plans to streamline prior authorization by mandating real-time decisions for routinely approved services, increasing transparency in denial rates, and ensuring continuity of care when patients switch plans. Would not apply to commercial or employer-sponsored insurance plans.

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Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

Law — enforcement ongoing

Requires health insurers to cover mental health and substance use disorder treatment at the same level as physical health care. Does not guarantee coverage — it requires parity between mental and physical health benefits where mental health coverage is offered.

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Additional resources

Find Your RepresentativesLook up your U.S. Senators and House Representative by address.Contact Your State LegislatureFind your state legislators and their contact information.Patient Advocate FoundationFree case management and financial aid for patients dealing with insurance denials.CMS Prior Authorization ResourcesFederal guidance on your rights regarding prior authorization decisions.

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