Seniors forced to ration their care?

Tell Congress to act now. No senior should be priced out of the care they need. Having trouble viewing this message? [Click here.]( Unless Congress acts, millions of vulnerable older Americans and people with disabilities could be forced to ration their care. [Tell your members of Congress to fix this harmful policy today!]( [TAKE ACTION >>]( [AARP Advocacy Alert] If Congress doesn’t act, many seniors may not get the treatment they need. [concerned senior in hospital]( [Make sure seniors get the care they deserve. Tell Congress to take action today!]( Dear {NAME}, A stroke is a shattering experience. It can take survivors years to re-learn how to speak; how to walk; how to live with the independence and dignity they deserve. Unfortunately, because of Congress's inaction, since January 1, seniors and people with disabilities have to pay completely out-of-pocket for rehabilitation after only a few weeks of treatment for a stroke, fall, or another life-altering event. Congress is forcing them to ration their care. It's unfair, and it's wrong. Congress can protect these vulnerable Americans, and we have to make sure they do so without delay. [Tell your members of Congress to fix this harmful policy, so seniors can get the rehabilitation services they need!]( Because Congress failed to pass a fix for this broken policy last year, a typical senior needing physical, occupational, or speech therapy after a stroke or fall could now need to pay fully out of pocket after only a few weeks of services. For seniors who are already struggling with high health care costs, the consequences could be dire. Many will even face bankruptcy. Seniors have worked hard and paid into Medicare their whole lives. Congress needs to immediately fix this harmful policy so seniors can get the rehabilitation services they need to stay independent. [Make sure Congress doesn't leave vulnerable seniors out in the cold: Tell your members of Congress to take action today!]( Thanks for speaking out on this important issue, {NAME}. Sincerely, Fred Griesbach AARP Campaigns [AARP.ORG]( | [MAKE A DONATION]( | [TELL A FRIEND]( | [AARP Privacy Policy]( AARP [601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049](#) JOIN US ON: [Join Us on Facebook]( [Join Us on Twitter]( [Join AARP's Mobile Activist Team]( [Unsubscribe from AARP Advocacy]( or [unsubscribe from all AARP e-mails](. [online fundraising, advocacy & donor database]( [nonprofit software](