On December 18th, LeadingAge DC partnered with the DC Coalition for Long Term Care, DC Appleseed and the Age Friendly DC Villages network to engage tcomhe munity in a call to action. The special Senior Village Town Hall was well-attended and shared important insights about the critical shortage of caregiving professionals, as well as the[…]
The Direct Care Worker Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-0565) was Introduced by Councilmember Christina Henderson, Chair of the Committee on Health on November 6, 2023. There are seven Co-Sponsors, Councilmembers Charles Allen, Brianne K. Nadeau, Matthew Frumin, Janeese Lewis George, Zachary Parker, Brooke Pinto, and Trayon White, Sr. The Coalition is eager to work with committee staff to[…]
“Services My Way” gives more control to beneficiaries over their home and community-based services provided by Medicaid. Its enactment and implementation has been in the making for nearly a decade. After several hurdles and setbacks — and the strong advocacy from the DC Long Term Care Coalition — the program launched on March 28, 2016. Below is more information on “Services My Way.” […]