03/31/2022

Tell Congress: Provider relief needs replenished

This week, LeadingAge Ohio members took to Capitol Hill to meet with Ohio’s congressional delegation and Senators  on a number of requests, including workforce issues and the need for additional relief funds. 

If you were unable to attend the Leadership Summit in-person, you can still make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. LeadingAge needs your help to ensure that there are enough pandemic relief funds for aging services providers as the pandemic continues. While Congress allocated $178 billion for Provider Relief Funds during the pandemic, most of this money has already been spent and providers have only been reimbursed for a small portion of the financial cost they have shouldered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Providers have continued to struggle financially and if additional funds are not approved by Congress, there is a chance that this financial lifeline for LeadingAge members could cease to exist.

Congress needs to replenish the Provider Relief Fund account with at least $23 billion as part of its next COVID relief package. This assistance is needed to help providers weather the pandemic storm. Aging service providers need the $23 billion restored to the Provide Relief Fund. 

Send a message to your Congressional offices and urge them to provide more provider relief today by visiting here.