Advocacy Alerts

Stay informed and take action with ACMESA’s Advocacy Alerts. Here, you’ll find urgent updates and calls to action on legislative issues impacting DME providers and healthcare access in North Carolina. Your voice matters—join us in advocating for a stronger, more resilient healthcare community.

November 14, 2024 Alert

ATTENTION NC Providers!

After Hurricane Helene, DME Needs Emergency Stop Gap Relief Until Budget is Achieved

ACMESA has sent our DME Stop Gap Relief Needed letter to members of the NCGA Appropriations Committee, and now we need YOUR help to make this message heard. With the North Carolina budget still unresolved, DME providers remain without crucial support to meet rising costs. Our ask? A $3.3 million emergency stopgap to stabilize DME providers until a budget can be passed.

Here’s How You Can Help:

Reach out to your Member of the General Assembly – follow up on our letter and emphasize the urgency of our request.

Share the NEW letter with your employees and stakeholders, encouraging them to reach out as well.

Find Your NCGA Representative: Click here to locate your representative in the North Carolina General Assembly.

This funding is critical to maintaining financial stability for DME providers and ensuring continued care for NC Medicaid beneficiaries. Your support is essential in helping us make a powerful impact—thank you for standing with us as we work to protect North Carolina’s healthcare infrastructure!