LCAO letter in support of Coordination of the Pro Bono Medically Recommended Dental Care Act (H.R. 4091/S. 1878), expressing support for their legislation.
Letter Supporting Coordination of Pro Bono Medically Recommended Dental Care Act
Issue Area: Health
LCAO Dual Eligible Principles
April 5, 2012
LCAO consensus principles related to public policy affecting dually eligible beneficiaries—the nearly nine million individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, many of whom live with more complex health conditions and lower incomes than other beneficiaries in these programs—to ensure they receive the health benefits and services that best meet their needs.
Letter Supporting S. 1088 to Fully Fund Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
March 1, 2012
Chair’s letter to Sens. Kerry, Blumenthal, Brown (OH), Cardin, Mikulski and Stabenow in support of S. 1088 to fully fund the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP). Created by the Affordable Care Act, the program provides financial assistance to health plan sponsors that made coverage available to millions of early retirees age 55 to 64 and their families.
Letter Supporting H.R. 3887 to Fully Fund Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
March 1, 2012
Chair’s letter to Reps. Holt and Courtney in support of H.R. 3887 to fully fund the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP). created by the Affordable Care Act, the program provides financial assistance to health plan sponsors that made coverage available to millions of early retirees age 55 to 64 and their families.
Letter Supporting H.R. 3887 to Fully Fund ERRP
Letter to Conferees re: SGR and Medicare Extensions
February 2, 2012
Sign-on letter sent to House and Senate conferees negotiating final extenders package regarding the Qualified Individual (QI) program, the therapy caps exceptions process, and physician fees under the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula.
LCAO Joint Letter on FY 2021 Appropriations
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 is the safest option for older adults, who are at greatest risk for negative health outcomes associated with COVID-19.