As Americans live longer, healthier lives, all of us will likely need long-term services and supports (LTSS) at some point in our lives or will know someone who does. A strong and flexible LTSS system benefits us all at every age, whether we or our loved ones are facing temporary or chronic illness or disability. For too long, the federal government has ignored the urgent need to address in a bipartisan, fiscally responsible manner the emerging LTSS crisis facing older adults and family caregivers.
Issue Area: Health
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.
Letter to House Regarding HEROES and HEALS Bills
On behalf of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), a coalition of 69 national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population, I urge you to take swift action to pass COVID-19 relief legislation that protects the health and well-being of, and provides equitable care and services for, older adults and family caregivers.
Letter to Senate Regarding HEROES and HEALS Bills
On behalf of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), a coalition of 69 national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population, I urge you to take swift action to pass COVID-19 relief legislation that protects the health and well-being of, and provides equitable care and services for, older adults and family caregivers.
LCAO Letter to Leadership on Next COVID-19 Package
On behalf of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), I am writing to urge you to prioritize the health, economic and social welfare needs of vulnerable seniors as you consider legislation providing more economic relief and additional measures to address the public health emergency as the number of individuals infected by COVID-19 continues to surge.
LCAO Sends Letter to Congress Urging COBRA Support
LCAO sent a letter urging Congress to help workers who have lost their job-based health plans because of unemployment or a reduction in their work hours retain their job-based health plan.
LCAO Sends Letter to Congress Opposing Sooner Care
LCAO sent a letter to Congress opposing the Oklahoma SoonerCare 2.0 Application Medicare Waiver.
LCAO Letter Opposing Oklahoma SoonerCare
LCAO Statement of Record to US Senate Special Committee on Aging Regarding Combating Social Isolation
LCAO sent a Statement of Record to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging to highlight the importance of addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness during COVID-19. Social isolation and loneliness are serious health risks that become more problematic with increasing age.
LCAO Issues Statement of Record to US Senate Special Committee on Aging
LCAO called upon the federal government to mobilize quickly to lead the nation through this pandemic. The Administration’s COVID-19 Task Force actions, the Families First legislation, and the CARES Act have been an important start; yet, an even more robust federal response is needed, quickly, to protect the health and well-being of older adults, family caregivers, direct care workers, and the professional health and social services workforce. Without immediate federal action, state and local programs and services will have difficulty meeting the needs of older adults all across the country.