SOCIAL MEDIA BEST PRACTICES
Seniors Speak Out – New Member Packet Social Media Guide
The Seniors Speak Out New Member Packet advises new members of Congress on key healthcare policies they can prioritize during the 119th Congress. We encourage seniors to share this resource with their lawmakers so that they hear directly from their constituents and are motivated to prioritize policies that protect Medicare. Below, you will find a social media guide of X and Facebook posts to use to share the packet amongst your respective members of Congress.
Hashtags to Follow:
#Seniors
#Medicare
#PartD
#Healthcare
#IRA
#EPICAct
Social Media Best Practices
Links
Generally, try to include a link to an external source or your own website to give users a way to engage further. Graphics and videos are great to include as well.
X (Twitter Handles)
You can tag other organizations, individuals, or legislators on Twitter as well by including their handles in your message.
Hashtags
Hashtags are like a filing system that allows users who are not following you to see the tweets and content that you post.
It also allows you to search for a certain hashtag and monitor the discussion surrounding that particular word or phrase.
Example Posts
X (Twitter)
As a #Medicare beneficiary in [State], I’m urging my lawmakers to support the #EPICAct. I strongly encourage my representatives, @[Member’s handle] to read the @SeniorsSpeakOut new member education packet. See the full packet here: [Link]
As a #senior in [State], #Medicare is an essential part of my life. I’m asking @[Member’s handle] to call out the #IRA’s disastrous price controls and protect my healthcare access. [Link]
@[Member’s handle], the #IRA’s price-fixing policies directly harm medical innovation and critical research. Read more about why protecting Medicare is vital. [Link]
Policymakers should consider seniors' concerns about #Medicare. The “Pill Penalty” makes it difficult to get everyday medication at an affordable price. I encourage @[Member’s handle] to vote YES on the #EPICAct. [Link]
#Seniors are speaking out about their healthcare concerns. We need our members of Congress to listen. @[Member’s handle], learn more about the challenges that Medicare faces in this new member education packet. [Link]
@[Member’s handle], over 80% of seniors are concerned the #IRA will impact their access to medicine through #PartD. Stand up for your constituents and urge the Administration to halt this program. [Link]
As a senior in [State], Medicare is a crucial part of my Healthcare access. The Inflation Reduction Act creates many barriers to cutting-edge medication and treatments I rely on. We urge [Member] and the rest of the 119th Congress to support the EPIC Act and protect crucial access to lifesaving treatments. [Link]
A majority of seniors are satisfied with Medicare Part D, so why are lawmakers trying to fix what isn’t broken? As a Medicare recipient in the state of [X], I urge my lawmakers, [Member], to continue to protect critical access. It’s imperative we confront policies, like the IRA, that will harm the program. Learn more: [Link]
The IRA’s “Pill Penalty,” discriminates against everyday drugs. I am a senior living in [State], and I need my representatives to fight for me! [Member], I urge you to support the EPIC Act in the 119th Congress. This bill will dramatically change the availability of medication that is essential to improving my health. To learn more about how you can support my needs, read the packet below. [Link]