MCMC Newsletter Vol. 2: Staying Safe This Summer and Medicare and Medicaid’s Birthday

Can you believe it's already the middle of July!? The summer is rolling right along and so is the team here at My Care, My Choice – we couldn't be more excited to share with you the second edition of the My Care, My Choice monthly newsletter.   This month's newsletter offers you more helpful tips to stay safe this summer and will focus on Medicare and Medicaid's upcoming 55th birthday this month. We've also recapped our petition efforts and ask, if you haven't already, to lend your name to help spread the word about health care coverage options available to Americans during this crisis.   And with that, let's get right to it!   Stay Safe   As we better understand the role we can play in preventing the spread of COVID-19, it's important to stay safe and vigilant. With almost every state in the country seeing more cases every day, keeping on top of basic, easy to do tasks can make a world of difference when staying safe.   From washing your hands and wearing a mask to staying at least six feet away from others, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated their guidelines on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. In addition to taking preventative measures, it's also important to understand how the virus spreads, which is through air droplets passed from person-to-person. The most effective way to prevent COVID-19 is by practicing social distancing.   Make sure to keep yourself and family up to date as we all do our part and remember, if you feel sick, consult your health care provider.   Happy Birthday Medicare and Medicaid!   Did you know that fifty-five years ago this month, Medicare and Medicaid became law? The passage of these critical programs helped create the pillars of our modern-day health care system. Today, millions of Americans rely on these programs for their health care needs with over 60 million Americans enrolled in Medicare and more than 70 million in Medicaid.   Medicare and Medicaid were created to help seniors, disabled Americans, and low-income families live longer, healthier lives by providing accessible, affordable health care. During this critical moment, when millions of Americans are depending on our health care system, it is important to keep the promise of Medicare for future generations and maintain and strengthen Medicaid for Americans.    To celebrate Medicare and Medicaid's 55th anniversary, make your voice heard online and join the conversation by tweeting the following with your networks:    Happy birthday #Medicare and #Medicaid! As a #MyCareMyChoice supporter, let's protect Medicare and strengthen Medicaid for Americans!   Petition   Wondering how to celebrate Medicare and Medicaid's anniversaries? Sign our petition! Now more than ever, Americans are depending on our health care system to access the care they need during the COVID-19 crisis.   Please join other My Care, My Choice supporters in making their names heard and lend your name to our petition if you haven't already. ADD YOUR NAME NOW    As a part of the My Care, My Choice community, we want to make sure you're aware of a couple of recent posts about staying safe during COVID-19. Please feel free to retweet and share with your networks:       To help keep all of us safe and ensure Americans know what health care coverage options are available to them during this critical time, below are several infographics to share and retweet with your networks:   During this critical time, we want to make sure My Care, My Choice supporters are aware of the most recent health care news. For instance, did you know that Oklahoma voters chose to expand their state's Medicaid program? And, since we all could use some uplifting news, be sure to read the story below about how nurses and senior living centers are cheering up their patients. Modern Healthcare: Oklahoma becomes the first state to expand Medicaid during pandemic The Press of Atlantic City: Nurse uses art to cheer up COVID-19 patient after having virus herself Southern Living: This North Carolina Senior Living Center's New Pen Pal Program is Delighting Lonely Residents 777 6th Street NW, Washington DC, 20001   You are receiving this email because you are either a partner, member, or interested party in My Care, My Choice. If you received this message in error, please accept our apologies and feel free to unsubscribe. Unsubscribe