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Policy & Advocacy
Aging services is a basic right for everyone
Advocacy is one of LeadingAge Wisconsin’s core services. Our members know that older adults and their families deserve easy access to quality care and services in the place they call home. Our members know the only way to ensure access to quality care is through greater government investment in aging services and practical, common-sense regulatory approaches.
LeadingAge Wisconsin represents these interests before the governor’s office, the Legislature and state agencies through lobbying efforts. We closely monitor rules, regulations and reimbursement initiatives that may affect members and take a proactive role in shaping public policy.
Our policy work includes interpretation of public policy trends and consultations to help our members implement regulatory initiatives. This work not only allows LeadingAge Wisconsin to quickly help our members resolve their day-to-day concerns, it informs our advocacy work and allows us to bring real-world examples of what’s working – and what isn’t – to policymakers.
Advocacy in Action
Grassroots engagement is an essential component of our advocacy strategy. We encourage everyone who cares about quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, access to care and the future of aging services to learn more about our latest calls to action and to share their support or opposition with their elected leaders. To learn more about the political giving arm of our advocacy efforts, please see our PAC page.
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Take Action: Support Immigration Workforce Solutions
Ask your representatives and senators to support and enact immigration-focused policy solutions that strengthen the aging services workforce and ensure access to quality care and services for older adults.
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Take Action: Urge Your Senators to Protect Older Adults' Housing Assistance
Congress is drafting funding bills for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2027. Take action now to support a strong Senate HUD funding bill and reject funding reductions proposed by the House.
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H.R. 8464 passed the House, allowing agencies to delay federal payments flagged as fraud risks — raising concerns it could target legitimate Medicaid … More...
Direct Supply is offering a new round of monthly deals designed to help members save on essential equipment and everyday items. More...
The House Appropriations Committee passed its FY2027 Labor-HHS-Education bill on June 9, with proposals affecting workforce, nursing home oversight, M… More...
CMS is tightening oversight. Beyond a 2.4% payment increase, the FY 2027 SNF PPS rule signals stricter documentation, faster reporting, and increased … More...
DHS reminds providers to submit 2024 GAAP audit reimbursement forms by June 30. Forms must be uploaded in WINHRS. LeadingAge Wisconsin Financial Consu… More...
Audit reimbursements are beginning to reach providers, while new Medicaid rate-year changes are on the horizon. Learn what to expect regarding payment… More...
OIG reports 12% of SNF prior authorization requests denied by Medicare Advantage plans, with 95% of appealed denials overturned — signaling widespread… More...
New Five Star Reports are now available for nursing home members in the LeadingAge Report Portal. More...
Building our Long-Term Care Workforce
• Provide more resources for English as a second language training and offer the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam in additional languages.
• Support increased resources for CNA training, including WisCaregiver Careers.
Medicaid Reimbursement
• Support payment methodologies reasonably related to the cost of providing services.
• Support incorporating the Direct Care Workforce fund into the Medicaid cost-to-continue budget.
• Support new resources for all aging services.
Addressing Regulatory Barriers
• Inform new regulatory efforts through workgroup participation.
• Support all efforts to identify and modify regulations to reduce administrative burden on providers.
• Remove specific state-imposed burdens requiring waivers for minors to pass medications or prohibit minors from using lifts in some settings.
Wisconsin Legislation We're Watching
We continuously monitor the bills making their way through the Wisconsin Legislature to confirm our members’ best interests are represented. LeadingAge Wisconsin is a registered lobbying organization. We register in support, opposition or for informational purposes for many of the bills we track. Learn more about the bills we’re watching:
