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Invest in Assisted Living for Older Adults in this Year's Budget!

Earlier this year, the Executive Budget Proposal threatened cuts for the Medicaid assisted living program (ALP) and proposed to cut longstanding programs aimed to support quality of life for low-income residents. The Executive Budget also included language to make the SNALR Voucher Demonstration program permanent, but does nothing to address the wait list of people currently awaiting vouchers. In addition, the Executive Proposal directed the Department of Health to develop quality measures for assisted living - without stakeholder input.

Fortunately, the Senate and Assembly one-house budget proposals restore many of those cuts and propose increases in Medicaid funding for the assisted living program.

Since 2017, there have been 59 ACFs that have closed voluntarily, and others are in the process. If low- income seniors cannot access ACFs in their communities, they will go to nursing homes at a significantly higher cost to the State. After years of underfunding, no financial support from the state during the pandemic and severe workforce shortages, we NEED one-house budget restorations and proposals to be included in the Final Budget for State Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Given the growing aging population, and the consumer preference for assisted living models, the state must do more to ensure access to needed ACF and assisted living services. 2024 Budget Brief on ACF/AL Available here.

Enter your information below to send a message to the Governor and State legislators, urging them to provide investments in ACF/AL providers serving low-income seniors in this year’s budget! After you send your letter, be sure to share this link with your colleagues and board members to expand our advocacy reach and make sure lawmakers hear you loud and clear.

 

Invest in Assisted Living for Older Adults in this Year's Budget!

2024-25 State Budget Materials

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Invest in Assisted Living for Older Adults in this Year's Budget!

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Invest in Assisted Living for Older Adults in this Year's Budget!

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Invest in Assisted Living for Older Adults in this Year's Budget!

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