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Nursing Homes Action Alert: Write to CMS to Oppose Proposed Payment Cuts
On May 19, 2022 by Jonathan Lips
We encourage care centers to participate in a letter-writing campaign targeted at payment cuts proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Act Now! Advocacy Essential to Ensure Access to Care for Minnesota’s Seniors
On May 19, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
It’s crunch time on the advocacy front! At the state level, we are in the final days of the legislative session and funding for aging services in still in play. Without our encouragement, funding could easily be left out of a final budget agreement.
Advocacy Update: LTC Professionals Sound Off to Spur Action
On May 12, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
LeadingAge Minnesota members have been lifting their voices in support of caregivers and the seniors they serve to advocate for higher wages and access to care for Minnesota’s seniors.
Celebrate How Seniors “Age My Way” During Older Americans Month
On May 5, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
May is Older Americans Month (OAM), a national celebration established in 1963 to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended the nation. We celebrate and honor older adults and all their contributions every day.
Long Overdue Frontline Worker Bonuses Signed into Law
On May 5, 2022 by Erin Huppert
On Friday, April 29, the legislature passed a bill to provide frontline workers a bonus check for their commitment to serving our community during the height of the pandemic. The measure will use $500 million of federal funds to provide "hero" payments to an estimated 667,000 frontline workers in specified sectors, including long-term care and home care settings like nursing homes and assisted living.
11% of Nursing Homes; 20% of Assisted Living Face Closure According to New Long-Term Care Imperative Survey
On May 5, 2022 by Jeff Bostic
Aging services providers across the state face dire financial conditions that jeopardize access to care for Minnesota's seniors, according to a recent survey conducted by the Long-Term Care Imperative.
Minnesota Senate Passes Funding for Long-Term Caregiver Wages Increases
On April 28, 2022 by Erin Huppert
On Tuesday, April 26, the Minnesota Senate passed SF 4410, its Health and Human Services (HHS) Omnibus Bill on a strong bipartisan vote (60-5). The measure includes $358 million in investments for nursing homes and improves Minnesota's Elderly Waiver rate phase-in (from 18.8% to 27.2%).
Breaking: Minnesota Legislature Reaches Tentative Deal on Frontline Worker Bonuses, UI Trust
On April 28, 2022 by Erin Huppert
Legislative leaders reached a tentative deal today to restore the Unemployment Insurance Trust and issue frontline worker bonuses, a stalemate that has plagued elected officials for months.
MN Legislature Resumes Business; the House Releases its Budget Targets
On April 21, 2022 by Erin Huppert
The Minnesota Legislature returned from a weeklong break on Tuesday, April 19. There are now just five weeks remaining for legislators to complete their work, including passing bonding and tax bills and finding a compromise on spending our state's $9.2 billion surplus.
LTC Issues at the Capitol Garner Headlines and Gain Momentum Online
On April 14, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
On Sunday, the Star Tribune ran a story covering the long-term care workforce crisis and the dynamics at the Capitol playing out this legislative session. The article outlines the $1 billion spent in Sen. Jim Abeler’s proposed human services bill. Specifically, it highlights the $358 million targeted at increasing the wages of professional caregivers in long-term care settings.
One Million MN Seniors — Social Media Campaign to Highlight Need for State Solutions
On April 7, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
Through Face Aging Minnesota, LeadingAge Minnesota and our partner in the Long-Term Care Imperative are launching the "I am ONE of One Million Seniors" social media photo campaign before/during legislative spring break (April 9-18). We ask for your help to spread the news that Minnesota is now home to over one million adults over 65.
Missed Day at the Capitol? It’s Not Too Late to Become an Advocate
On April 7, 2022 by Matt Steele
LeadingAge Minnesota members virtually gathered for our largest advocacy event of the year, the Day at the Capitol. Aging services providers from across the state met with over 50 lawmakers, including several Senate and House legislative leaders, to make their voices heard and advance important policy initiatives for seniors and their caregivers.
National Academies Release Recommendations for Improving Nursing Home Quality
On April 7, 2022 by Jonathan Lips
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on April 6 released a highly-anticipated and comprehensive study of the challenges facing nursing homes in the United States.
Health and Human Services Budget Bills Released: Senate Bill Includes Key Workforce Funding Priorities
On April 7, 2022 by Jeff Bostic
This week the House and Senate have each introduced supplemental budget bills that fund health and human services areas. We were pleased to see that the Senate bill provides significant funding for the Long-Term Care Imperative workforce agenda. Unfortunately, the House bill does not, but the bill does include a few scattered positive elements.
LeadingAge Minnesota Members Advocate in Washington, DC.
On March 31, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
This week, several members of LeadingAge Minnesota attended LeadingAge's annual Leadership Summit. In conjunction with the conference, LeadingAge facilitated meetings with our state delegation in Congress to discuss several policy priorities to ensure we have enough caregivers to provide safe, quality care for Minnesota's seniors.
Take Action for Support LTC in 2 Minutes or Less; Then Spread the Word
On March 31, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
On behalf of the Long-Term Care Imperative, we are sharing a petition to support an important bill that would help raise your wages and address the staff shortage in senior care.
Workforce Payment Bill Advances at the Legislature
On March 31, 2022 by Erin Huppert
On Tuesday, March 29, LeadingAge Minnesota testified in support of our bill to provide permanent wage increases to caregivers in the Senate’s Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee.
Add Your Voice to Virtual Day at the Capitol on April 5
On March 24, 2022 by Matt Steele
We invite you to join your colleagues from all over the state at our upcoming Virtual Day at the Capitol. It is a day filled with information and advocacy.
Spring Break Site Visits with Your Lawmaker
On March 24, 2022 by Matt Steele
Since August of 2021, several LeadingAge Minnesota members across the state have invited federal and state lawmakers from both political parties into their communities to raise awareness around the growing workforce crisis in long-term care
ICYMI: Governor Releases Updated Budget Proposal
On March 24, 2022 by Jeff Bostic
Last week, Governor Tim Walz released an updated supplemental budget that proposes to use the state’s more than $9 billion in general fund surplus. The Governor's proposed budget serves as a negotiating position in final budget conversations. Legislators in the House and Senate majorities will also advance their budget proposals in the upcoming weeks.
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