Dear Amanda Dumont,

As we approach the upcoming BC election, we have a unique opportunity to make our voices heard and advocate for much-needed changes to the funding caps that are negatively impacting residents across our province.

This is a crucial moment to reach out to candidates in our ridings and secure their support in driving these changes forward. Candidates are listening, and with more voices joining together, we can strengthen our message and create meaningful change.

By reaching out to the candidates in your riding, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our communities.

We have prepared a draft email script that you can use to contact the candidates in your area. Please feel free to personalize it to reflect your own experiences and concerns:

Email Draft

***Please remember to attach the info sheet to the email you are sending***

I’m a small business [owner/manager] residing in the [insert here] riding. I'm writing to request a meeting to discuss the current funding of medical equipment in the province of BC and how current funding caps are having a negative impact on BC residents, and will be asking the same of all candidates.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/health-supplements-and-programs/medical-equipment-and-devices

Attached, you’ll find some info on how outdated legislation is leading to decreased health outcomes for those who require the support of medical equipment and leading to increased cost for the Province. While MCFD has recently made great improvements to the funding of children's medical equipment, it is imperative to acknowledge that adults also face funding shortfalls. Swift re-evaluation of equipment funding for BC's adult population is necessary to ensure comprehensive support for all residents. Additionally, immediate amendments to BC’s Employment and Assistance Regulation, Schedule C, Sections 3.4 and 3.8 are crucial to facilitate the provision of the high quality equipment that BC residents deserve. Urgent action is required to address the current funding shortfalls, as they prevent clients from accessing safe and reliable equipment.

Please let me know if you’d like any background info prior to setting a meeting.

How to find candidates in your riding:

To find the candidates in your riding, you can visit the Elections BC website and use their candidate list. This will provide you with the names and contact information of the candidates running in your area.

We are here to help!

If you need any background information or suggested talking points before meeting with candidates, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re committed to supporting you and providing any additional resources you may need.

Additionally, we’d be happy to join you virtually in these meetings to offer our support. Just let us know if you’d like a Board member to participate, and we’ll do our best to make that happen.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to advocating for positive change in our province. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

Regards,

Evan Kellett

President, HMEPA