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Ask Your State to Strengthen the CARE Act

The CARE Act, law in 40+ states, already requires hospitals to notify the family caregiver before a caree is discharged. It stops short of connecting that family caregiver to real support. We're asking state legislatures to add one thing: a mandatory referral to caregiver coaching within that existing discharge notification. Here's how to ask, in your own words.

1

Find your state legislator

Look up your state representative or senator by address.

Find Your Legislator
2

Personalize the template below

Fill in the bracketed sections, including your own number from the Non-Reimbursed Family Caregiver Savings Calculator. A specific story, backed by a real number, moves a legislator more than a generic ask ever will.

3

Send it, and let us know

Email or mail your letter. Then email denise@careyearsacademy.com so we can track momentum across states.

Editable Letter Template

Haven't calculated your value yet? The letter below asks for it. Takes about five minutes.

Calculate My Value

A few tips that help

  • Keep it to one page. Legislators and their staff read a lot of mail.
  • Lead with your own experience before the policy detail. It's the part they'll remember.
  • Ask for something specific: a referral requirement inside the existing discharge notification, not a new program.
  • If you don't hear back in two to three weeks, a short, polite follow-up is completely normal.
  • Consider asking for a short call or meeting with their staff. Many offices say yes.