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Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (AAA) advocates for older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities at the federal, state, and local levels. As a member of the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging, AAA works to ensure your voice is heard. For more information, visit the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a).
House of Representatives:
Senators:
"Hello, may I please speak with Representative /Senator (Name) ?
My name is (Your Name) with the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging. I appreciate your time and would like to quickly share my concerns regarding the proposed cuts to Medicaid in the reconciliation bill being considered by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Of particular concern to our agency is Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS), which are relied upon by millions of older adults and people with disabilities to live independently and at home and in the community. These services are a lifeline for older adults and include services such as home health aides, homemaker services (laundry, cooking, etc.), supportive housing, adult day health services and more. Funding for Medicaid HCBS is essential to the health and independence of millions of older adults. When considering policy changes to Medicaid, it is imperative that Congress understands the realities facing older adults receiving Medicaid HCBS and the impact on the economy, families, caregivers, and communities if fewer older adults and people with disabilities are able to access these essential services. Cutting Medicaid HCBS will ultimately lead to more older adults going into nursing homes, which are the more expensive option for long-term care in Medicaid. In advance of next week’s House Committee on Energy and Commerce markup of the reconciliation bill, we urge you to oppose, and urge your colleagues to oppose, any cuts to Medicaid, ensuring that the older adults and people with disabilities who rely upon this essential program are protected and continue receiving the critical HCBS that allow them to age well at home. Thank you!
