Continued Provider Relief: Congress needs to add $6 billion in COVID-19 provider relief funds that can be requested by hardest hit aging services providers in need of continued assistance.

We appreciate the relief that has been provided by previous relief packages but expenses for personal protective equipment, ongoing testing, and lost revenue from inconsistent census are amongst the reasons that to recover, aging services providers still need the opportunity to access more provider relief funds.  Given the disproportionate impact on long-term care and aging services providers, we ask that nursing homes, assisted living, home and community-based services providers, home health, and hospice services be explicitly named as eligible for Provider Relief Funds.

Ensure that the cost of required testing and personal protective equipment, which keep staff and residents, patients, and clients safe, are fully covered.

Resources For Recovery: Ensure the recovery of aging services providers by supporting the recommendations in the LeadingAge Blueprint For A Better Aging Infrastructure

Support Creation of a Public Insurance Program for LTSS: We support the creation of a public insurance program for long-term care to reduce the burden on middle-class families and on the Medicaid program.  One example is the WISH program being developed by Rep. Suozzi from NY, which would provide long-term care insurance through the Social Security program.

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