Chair’s Letter Supporting Social Security 2100 Act

The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) is a coalition of 69 national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population. Over the years we have worked tirelessly to protect and expand Social Security because it provides the foundation for income security of the people of this country. LCAO is writing to commend you for your work in support of America’s seniors and to endorse your bill, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust. This legislation would improve Social Security benefits and extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds while not increasing taxes for those earning under $400,000.

Read LCAO chair Katie Smith Sloan’s letter on LCAO’s support for the Social Security 2100 Act.

Letter of Support for Paid Leave Principles

The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) is a coalition of 69 national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena. An important part of the LCAO’s mission includes advancing the recognition of the immeasurable contribution that America’s family caregivers make to enabling older adults to live meaningful lives in their homes and communities. It is time that, as a country, we acknowledge—and support—the invaluable contribution of America’s family caregivers by enacting a comprehensive paid leave policy, and we urge the 117th Congress and the Biden Administration to promote a family and medical paid leave policy that includes family caregivers. 

Read LCAO chair Katie Smith Sloan’s letter. 

Letter of Support for Budget Reconciliation Elder Justice Provisions

The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) is a coalition of 69 national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena. LCAO commends your commitment to providing funding and support for Adult Protective Services (APS) programs and the long-term care ombudsman program throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To build upon these efforts to help address the needs of our nation’s aging population, we are writing in support of S.2674/H.R.4969, the Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2021. 

Read LCAO chair Katie Smith Sloan’s letter. 

Chair’s Letter on LCAO’s Support for Elder Justice Provisions in Reconciliation Package

The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) is a coalition of 69 national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena. LCAO commends your commitment to providing funding and support for Adult Protective Services (APS) programs and the long-term care ombudsman program throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To build upon these efforts to help address the needs of our nation’s aging population, we are writing in support of S.2674/H.R.4969, the Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2021.

Read LCAO chair Katie Smith Sloan’s letter on LCAO’s support for elder justice provisions in the budget reconciliation package.

Chair’s Letter on LCAO’s Support for a Care Infrastructure Package

I write as chair of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations to express LCAO’s strong support for a Care Infrastructure package. Since 1980, LCAO has been the country’s preeminent coalition representing older Americans. Comprised of 67 national nonprofit organization members, LCAO focuses on the well-being of America’s older population and is committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena. LCAO serves as a source of information about issues affecting older persons and provides leadership and vision as America meets the challenges and opportunities presented by its aging society. 

Read LCAO chair Katie Smith Sloan’s letter on LCAO’s support for a care infrastructure package.

LCAO FY 2022 Budget and Appropriations Letter

 The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) is a coalition of national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena. Many of the federal programs under the jurisdiction of your Appropriations Subcommittees are critical to helping millions of older adults and family caregivers age with dignity, health, and independence in their homes and communities. This is especially important at a time when aging at home remains the safest option for older adults, who are at greatest risk for negative health outcomes associated with COVID-19. 

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Health Extenders Sign-on Letter

The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) is a coalition of national nonprofit organizations concerned about the well-being of America’s older population and committed to representing their interests in the policymaking arena. We, the undersigned LCAO members, write to urge you to include the following important Medicare and Medicaid provisions in the health extenders legislative package that is expected to be considered by December 11.

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