Assembly LETTER TEMPLATE/GUIDE

Letter to Amy Paulin, Democrat, NY Assembly District 88, Chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee.

Please feel free to write the letter in your own words and from the heart.
The part in bold indicates key items to include.
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Letter Template:

Dear Assembly Member Amy Paulin,

I am writing to urge you to please do everything in your power to protect the rights, dignity, and lives of all New Yorkers. The Federal government is attempting to ban healthcare for transgender youth. We need to ensure that this vulnerable community is protected and that their health care is funded.

Please move the Assembly companion bills for consideration by the full Assembly:

• A6596 Medicaid Coverage & Non-Discrimination

• A8841 Gender-Affirming Care Fund & Access Support

[Insert reasons why it would help the community, or your personal connection to this issue.

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This issue impacts my family directly…

Example 2:

The Gender Wellness Center in Oneonta, NY is one of the largest resources for transgender patients in New York, serving patients all across the state and surrounding states. They are part of the Bassett Healthcare network, which risks losing federal funding if they continue to support healthcare for transgender youth. We rely on Bassett as the largest healthcare provider in our area. The stakes are extremely high to keep Bassett and the Gender Wellness Center funded and able to treat ALL patients.]

Thank you for your time and consideration on this urgent matter.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Full Address]

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Mail To:

Assemblymember Amy Paulin
New York State Assembly
Legislative Office Building 822
Albany, NY 12248
Phone: 518-455-5585
PaulinA@nyassembly.gov

Details about the Bills:

Assembly Bill A6596A
Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding status. Related: NYS Senate Bill S6377A.

Assembly Bill A8841
Creates a gender-affirming care fund and program to expand access to care in New York Related: NYS Senate Bill S7924.