Now is the time for anyone interested in mental health or health care reform in general to speak up and speak up loudly. The Republicans have shown that they will do all they can to derail Obama’s stimulus plan. The plan is not the answer to all things by any means, but hopefully it will start momentum in a growing and positive direction. It is time our representatives hear from all of us.
According to Mental Health America the stimulus plan includes real money that would be applied to Medicaid funding which might help stop the blood flow a least a little in state budgets. They indicate their is an additional $18 billion in funding for other health care plans. It is a start.
Also realize politics is very much a matter of momentum. Later this year Obama will probably be ready to implement his plans for health care reform. The things go between now and then will influence greatly how his health care plans are received. Do what you can to help prepare the ground. Success now prepares the ground for success later.
Make your voice count.
Tags: health care, new beginning, Obama, progress, reform, stimulus
