The ISMA can help you schedule these meetings. Write them a letter they will pay attention to Not everyone can take the time to visit with legislators. Here are some tips on writing an effective letter, or e-mail, to them. Do not send a form letter. This is very important - compose your own thoughts in a letter.
Legislators are less likely to give a letter their time if little time was put into it.
A one page letter is generally sufficient. State your purpose clearly in the first paragraph and use the remainder of the letter to expand on your views. Your concluding paragraph should restate your main point and indicate what action you want the legislator to take, if any. Use as many factual arguments as possible to bolster your statements. Be sure to let your legislator know why this is important to you, your profession and your patients.