Take Action for Support LTC in 2 Minutes or Less; Then Spread the Word

Posted 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.

This petition supports bill SF 3195 / HF 3729 to provide $500 million for permanent investments in Medicaid rates to help raise wages, recruit new workers and reward dedicated professionals like you who care for Minnesota’s seniors. One goal of the bill is to provide a $25/hour minimum wage for caregivers by 2025.

First and foremost, we encourage you to add your name to the petition by clicking here.

We also ask that you share the petition with your key stakeholders: your residents, their families, and your employees. Below you will find sample text you can use to spread the word:

We encourage you to sign a petition to support a critical bill that would help address the state’s caregiver shortage and protect access to senior care.

This petition supports bill SF 3195 / HF 3729 to provide $500 million for permanent investments in Medicaid rates to help raise wages, recruit new workers and retain the dedicated professionals who care for Minnesota’s seniors.

Sign the petition here and join other Minnesotans who believe now is the time for the state to invest in caregivers and support seniors and their families. 

As legislative leaders approach policy deadlines, we must urge them to recognize that your skilled, professional work demands a higher wage – and they have a responsibility to make that happen. You work hard to support our residents physically, emotionally and mentally. You have selflessly shown up for our seniors during a pandemic, knowing the health risks. You deserve to receive higher wages for the compassionate care you provide every day.

Thank you for all that you do to serve our seniors every day.