ADvancing States and n4a Request Delay in State Plans on Aging
On April 4, 2020, ADvancing States and n4a sent a joint letter to ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson requesting a delay in state plans on aging. The letter emphasizes the challenges that COVID-19 has created for state…
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ADvancing States Sends Second Memo on COVID-19 Disaster Relief Bill
On April 2, 2020, ADvancing States sent a letter to State Aging and Disability Directors with an additional update regarding the third disaster relief package. The …
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ADvancing States Memo on Third COVID Disaster Relief Bill
On March 26, 2020, ADvancing States sent a letter to State Aging and Disability Directors with updates regarding the third disaster relief package. The legislation was passed by the Senate late in the evening of March…
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Statement from ADvancing States Regarding President Trump Signing OAA Reauthorization
On March 26, 2020, ADvancing States Executive Director Martha Roherty issued a statement regarding the signing of the Older Americans Act into law. The OAA provides funding for crucial services and supports, such as home-delivered meals, respite…
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ADvancing States Memo on New CMS Tools for COVID-19
On March 22, 2020, ADvancing States sent a letter to State Medicaid, Aging, and Disability Directors regarding the release of several new CMS tools designed…
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Joint Association Letter on EVV and COVID-19
On March 20, 2020, ADvancing States partnered with the National Association of Medicaid Directors and the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services on a joint letter to Congressional Leadership. This…
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NAMD Advancing States Joint Letter on HCBS Settings for COVID-19
On March 20, 2020, ADvancing States partnered with the National Association of Medicaid Directors on a joint letter to Congressional Leadership. This letter emphasizes the administrative challenges of COVID-19 and requests a delay…
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ADvancing States Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding 3rd Relief Package
On March 20, 2020, ADvancing States submitted a letter to Congressional Leadership regarding the development of a third relief package for COVID-19. The letter outlines three priority requests:
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Make sure that older adults and…
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ADvancing States Memo on Adult Day Services and COVID-19
On March 19, 2020, ADvancing States sent a letter to State Aging and Disability Directors regarding Adult Day Services and COVID-19. This letter discusses strategies to address Adult Day Services in light of social distancing recommendations…
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ADvancing States Provides Legislative Updates Related to COVID-19
On March 19, 2020, ADvancing States sent a letter to State Aging and Disability Directors regarding recent developments in Congress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter discusses the passage of the “Families First Coronavirus…