#107 Beckett/Deeming Waiver Information and Jumping for Fundraiser

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***************************Heidi J. Newsletter # 107January 25, 2011*******************************Dearest Advocates:First I want to thank everyone that supported the "Jumping for " fundraiser we had in honor of 's 11th birthday. Because of many of you, we were able to raise OVER $10,000 for the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. www.rallyfoundation.org Secondly - The legislative session has started and this is the time we have to startour advocacy efforts in Georgia!As many of you maybe aware, the DCH (Department of Community Health) proposed budgetfor fiscal year 2012 (starts 7/1/11), includes implementation of new co-payments for members enrolled in the TEFRA option. TEFRA is the Beckett Deeming Waiver.

For many years we have advocated as families against any sliding scale system forthis program and it looks like DCH maybe looking at other creative ways of "taxing"families of children with disabilities.

At this point, we are still trying to get all of our facts to make sure that we advocate in an EFFECTIVE way. Please hold tight and await addition information sowe can unite our voices as one to make real change. I promise- I will make sure you have all the details needed to advocate this issue when the time comes very soon! I don't want families to waste their valuable time and energy . Thanks inadvance for your support."UNITED - WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"HeidiHeidi J. (Proud Mother to - 11 years old with Down syndrome & Leukemia and - 9 years old)If you would like to receive 's updates or post a prayers, please go to: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/prayforjacobmoore or www.teamjacob.org. To make a donation in 's honor for childhood cancer research, please go to: http://www.active.com/donate/jumpingforjacob For disability information and previous newsletters, please go to www.heidijmoore.com . "Help The Children Now, So They Can Help Themselves Later!" The material contained in this e-mail is for general information only. It is not intended in any way to provide or offer legal advice. To obtain legal advice please consult with your attorney or a qualified legal representative.