Welcome to our Advocacy page. This site has information on current issues and how you can make a difference! Select a 'hot button' issue of interest to you, read the background information and follow the instructions for maximum impact.
- Advocacy Alert on Blue Cross Bills - February 19, 2013
- Testimony to House Insurance Committee on February 14, 2013
- Advocacy Alert on Blue Cross Bills - October 26, 2012
- Comparison of Blue Cross Medigap and Medicare Advantage
- AAAAM Board position on Blue Cross legislation
- Advocacy Alert on Blues' Mutualization
- Testimony of Mary Ablan on Blues' Mutualization
- Medicaid Expansion talking points April-2013
- Advocacy Alert on FY14 State Budget 3-21-2013
- Update: Success With 2013 Budget Advocacy
- Advocacy Alert on Restoring State Budget Cuts 3-2-2012
- Advocacy Alert on State Budget Cuts 4-19-2011
- Advocacy Alert on State Budget Cuts 2-18-2011
- Client Stories Booklet - 2010
- Client Stories from the Aging Network - 2011
- Advocacy Alert on federal cuts - August 2012
- Advocacy Alert on federal debt fix 8-16-2011
- Advocacy Alert on Elder Abuse July 2, 2012
- Update: Success In 10 Elder Abuse Bills
- Advocacy Alert on Elder Abuse November 9, 2011
- Advocacy Alert on Elder Abuse August 5, 2011
- Advocacy Alert on Elder Abuse September 20, 2010
Hot Button Issues
Blue Cross Blue Shield
State Budget
Federal Budget
Elder Abuse Legislation
- Tips for Advocates on Writing Letters
- Tips for Advocates on Making Phone Calls
- Tips for Advocates on Face-to-Face Meetings
- Tips for Advocates on Visits to Agencies
- Tips for Advocates on Contacting Media
- Tips for Advocates on Forming Coalitions
Advocacy Tip Sheets
here are some quick tips on how to be an effective advocate
- To identify your own state representative, or contact any state representative, click here.
- To identify your own state senator, or contact any state senator, click here.