State Legislature 2013 session

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32. Dental Access bill (HB 1516/SB 5433). to have hearing 2/6

No one should suffer because of lack of dental care.

But every day kids, parents, and grandparents from all over Washington don't have access to the dental care they need. And many communities of color and low-income families face barriers in accessing affordable dental care.

That's why we're excited to support the Dental Access Bill (House Bill 1516/Senate Bill 5433). This bill will modernize our outdated laws by freeing up dentists to build a dental team with a mid-level dental health care provider. It's a solution that is proven to improve access and affordability of dental care.

And thanks to the wave of Washingtonians speaking up about access to dental care, we're having an impact. On Tuesday, the Dental Access Bill will have a hearing in the House Health Care and Wellness Committee.

Help make the hearing a success by sending a message asking your legislators to Vote YES for the Dental Access Bill.

Representatives will hear testimony in the hearing from Washington CAN! member Jaydra Cope, whose brother passed away from a treatable dental issue. They will hear from dentists like Dr. Dailey D.D.S., of the Swinomish/Upper Skagit Dental Clinic, who knows that a mid-level provider will help him care for more people in need. They will hear from Washingtonians like Pauline in Lakewood, who is living every day in pain because she can’t afford care.

And, they need to hear from you. A message from you will boost the power of the people who are testifying at the hearing, and help convince your legislator to support this smart step forward.

Click here and urge your legislators to say YES to House Bill 1516/Senate Bill 5433.
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/2723/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=7229

Washington's out-of-date laws are keeping dental care beyond the reach of too many Washingtonians. Too many kids and adults are suffering. It doesn't have to be this way.

It's time to bring new licensed dental practitioners to the dental health care team. It is a community-driven, proven, smart solution that will get more Washingtonians the care they need.

Sincerely,
Rachael & the rest of the Washington CAN! team