Action Center: Get involved!

There are so many easy ways you can get involved, help us fight the insurance industry, and help us fight for health care for all in 2009. Start at step one and work your way through. We can't do it without you!

Sign Up

If you haven't done so already, add your voice to the thousands who have already joined our fight - sign the petition and tell us which side you're on.

Next, give your member of Congress a call and ask them which side they are on, ours for quality, affordable health care for all, or with the insurance companies to preserve our broken system.

Tell Your Friends and Family

This is a grassroots campaign, and that means we need your help. Tell five friends or family members about our petition to help spread the word!

Donate $10

Health Care for America Now, the creator of this website, doesn't take any money from the insurance industry. We need your support to win this fight! Can you donate $10 to the campaign?

Show Your Support

You can download and print materials to hand out to neighbors in your area to spread the word about this campaign. We also have an online supporter badge you can copy and paste onto your blog, myspace page, or anywhere else on the web.

Volunteer With Your Local Group

Health Care for America Now has local groups supporting this campaign in 40 states. These local groups regularly hold protests, house parties, and canvass their neighborhood in support of health care for all. Contact your local group via email and tell them you are interested in volunteering! Find you state using the drop down menu below:

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LATEST SCORECARD

Half of U.S. Doctors Report Insurance Restricts Medications or Treatment Decisions

Fifty-eight percent of primary care doctors in the U.S. report their patients often have difficulty paying for medications and care, and half of U.S. doctors spend substantial time dealing with restrictions insurance companies place on their patients’ care, according to the 2009 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey.

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Family Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Coverage Rose About 5%

Families saw their premiums for job-based health insurance rise to an average of $13,375 annually in 2009, with workers paying an average share of $3,515 and employers paying $9,860.