Sample Follow-Up Letter to Keep Up the Pressure

If you got a chance to talk to your representative, don't forget to send them a thank you not following up on your conversation with them, even if they didn't agress with out position! You can reiterate in the message why we believe the coverage is important. By sending this it will remind them about how organized and powerful a constituency we are. Below is my thank you note, which you are welcome to copy and paste and send to them. Also listed below is a link to how to look up your representatives email address or their street address (if you'd like to send them an impressive hand-written note). Make sure you tailor this letter to your specific circumstances:

Sample letter:

Dear Rep./Senator ________________,

It was really great to meet with you yesterday at our event Capitol Steps for Autism, and to learn more about your position on this issue.

We feel so strongly about getting insurance coverage for our children with autism. Many families already are paying for medical coverage only to have their medical need for autism treatment, which is a medical condition that impacts our children's neurology, denied.

With leadership from the state government in Madison, we can join other states like Minnesota and Indiana in guaranteeing that our most vulnerable residents, children with autism, receive the care that they so desperately need.

Further, when insurance companies pay for coverage for families with insurance, it will free up state funds for other families without private insurance and help speed up the waiting list that causes families to have to cruelly wait for help for their children.

In the long run, treating children with autism now is a much more cost effective policy than having kids go without this care. According to a recent study by the Harvard School of Public Health, left untreated, autism will cost society $3.2 million dollars per person with autism.

As you could see by yesterday's turnout, those of us who are impacted by autism are dedicated to advocating politically for ourselves and our loved ones. By supporting policies that aid us, you will gain the support of a vocal and dedicated constituency!

Thank you again for your time yesterday, and we hope we can count on your support!

Link to look up Wisconsin state legislators:

http://waml.legis.state.wi.us/