Every year, LeadingAge connects members with their lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for policies that remove barriers to care, provide more affordable senior housing, develop new services, improve reimbursement, and make America a better place for older adults. This year, as aging services providers begin the process of rebuilding in a post-crisis world, it’s more critical than ever to make our voices heard.

The most important part of your virtual meeting is telling YOUR story. Your elected officials in Congress want to hear from constituents from back home and provide support to your community. During your virtual meeting with your congressional offices, focus on telling your story and what is needed as you provide care and services during the pandemic and beyond.

Below you will find specific talking points on our key legislative issues by the services you provide. These talking points have specific asks that we request you make of your congressional offices. You do not need to be an expert in these issues, rather add these talking points to your constituent story as we advocate for the resources we need.

Here are two handouts that can be provided to the congressional office as resources for their staff:

2021 Legislative Priorities

LeadingAge Blueprint For A Better Aging Infrastructure

Click on the member provider type below to see the custom talking points for your congressional meetings.

• COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Asks
• Workforce
• Adult Day
• Affordable Housing
• Home Health
• Hospice
• Nursing Homes
• PACE