Support Telehealth

Telehealth has been a lifeline for children with Long COVID and other complex, chronic medical conditions, providing access to specialists, continuity of care, and crucial mental health support. Removing or reducing telehealth services would significantly harm these children and their families, who already face complex, ongoing challenges.

📞 Contact your elected officials today to demand continued telehealth coverage! It’s critical for children with Long COVID who:

• Need access to specialists that may not be available locally.

• Require ongoing monitoring and adjustments to care plans.

• Struggle with the fatigue and disruptions caused by in-person appointments.

• Depend on telehealth for affordable, accessible mental health care.

The consequences of reduced telehealth access include:

• Loss of critical care for families in rural or underserved areas.

• Increased financial strain due to travel, lodging, and missed work.

• Widening health inequities for low-income families and children from marginalized communities.

Here’s how you can help:

• Call or email your representatives and senators to support vital telehealth legislation:

• H.R.7623 – Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024

• H.R.1843 – Telehealth Expansion Act

• S.731 – TELEHEALTH HSA Act of 2023

We’ve made it simple:

• Use our easy call and/or email script to reach out to your representatives.

⭐️Find your representatives’ and senators’ contact information here.

☎️Call Script:

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent.

I’m calling to urge you to support telehealth legislation, including H.R.7623, H.R.1843, and S.731.

Telehealth is critical for children with Long COVID and other complex, chronic conditions who need specialized care, frequent monitoring, and accessible mental health services. Without telehealth:

• Families face barriers like long travel times and missed work or school.

• Children from rural and underserved areas lose access to specialists.

• Fatigue and health challenges worsen with in-person appointments.

Telehealth ensures equitable, affordable access to care for these families. Please continue expanded telehealth coverage. Thank you for your time and consideration.

📧 Email template:

Subject: Protect Telehealth Access for Children with Long COVID

Dear [Representative/Senator] [Last Name],

My name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent. I’m writing to ask for your support of telehealth legislation, including H.R.7623, H.R.1843, and S.731.

Telehealth is critical for children with Long COVID and other complex, chronic conditions, who require ongoing care from specialists, regular monitoring, and mental health services. Without telehealth, families face significant challenges, including long travel times, missed school and work, higher costs, and reduced access to care, especially in rural and underserved areas.

I urge you to protect and expand telehealth coverage to ensure children with chronic illnesses can receive the equitable, accessible, and affordable care they need. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

[Your City/State]

It doesn’t matter how you reach out—what matters is making your voice heard! Together, we can ensure telehealth remains a lifeline for families in need.