Your Vote Impacts Healthcare in Michigan – Here’s How. MiCare Champion Cast
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On this episode, Laura Appel, executive vice president of Government Relations and Public Policy at the MHA, discusses the upcoming general election, which will set the stage for critical healthcare decisions for Michigan and the nation in the years ahead.
Appel explains how voting directly impacts healthcare and outlines details on this year’s candidates and ballot proposals. She also explores examples of past and present legislation that have had a lasting impact on healthcare, along with key dates to keep in mind ahead of Election Day, including:
Monday, Oct. 24: Last day to register to vote online and return absentee ballot by mail to avoid potential for mailing delays.
Friday, Nov. 4 (5 p.m.): Last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail (to avoid mailing delays, it is strongly recommended to request an absentee ballot no later than Monday, Oct. 17).
Through Monday, Nov. 7 (4 p.m.): Vote early by absentee ballot at your clerk’s office.
Tuesday, Nov. 8 (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.): Polls are open. ***you can also register to vote in person at your clerk’s office up until, and on, Election Day. Eligible residents must provide official proof of residency if registering to vote between Oct. 25 and Nov. 8
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
The Citizens Research Council of Michigan Non-Partisan, Independent Analyses of Michigan's 2022 Proposed Constitutional Amendments: https://bit.ly/3Dcpioq
MHA MI Vote Matters 2022 election webpage: https://bit.ly/3TsOo84
General election resources for Michigan: https://bit.ly/3KIjF1D
On this episode, Laura Appel, executive vice president of Government Relations and Public Policy at the MHA, discusses the upcoming general election, which will set the stage for critical healthcare decisions for Michigan and the nation in the years ahead.
Appel explains how voting directly impacts healthcare and outlines details on this year’s candidates and ballot proposals. She also explores examples of past and present legislation that have had a lasting impact on healthcare, along with key dates to keep in mind ahead of Election Day, including:
Monday, Oct. 24: Last day to register to vote online and return absentee ballot by mail to avoid potential for mailing delays.
Friday, Nov. 4 (5 p.m.): Last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail (to avoid mailing delays, it is strongly recommended to request an absentee ballot no later than Monday, Oct. 17).
Through Monday, Nov. 7 (4 p.m.): Vote early by absentee ballot at your clerk’s office.
Tuesday, Nov. 8 (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.): Polls are open. ***you can also register to vote in person at your clerk’s office up until, and on, Election Day. Eligible residents must provide official proof of residency if registering to vote between Oct. 25 and Nov. 8
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
The Citizens Research Council of Michigan Non-Partisan, Independent Analyses of Michigan's 2022 Proposed Constitutional Amendments: https://bit.ly/3Dcpioq
MHA MI Vote Matters 2022 election webpage: https://bit.ly/3TsOo84
General election resources for Michigan: https://bit.ly/3KIjF1D
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