Join Our Advocacy Efforts for Older Adults

We Are All Impacted by Insufficient Funding for Medicaid

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your past support of our collective advocacy efforts to INCREASE and REFORM nursing home Medicaid reimbursement in New York State’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.

New York State has the opportunity to prioritize the well-being of older adults and medically vulnerable individuals by updating nursing home Medicaid reimbursement to reflect current costs and resident needs. This can be accomplished by increasing rates by 20%, restoring recent cuts to reimbursement for capital improvement projects, and leveraging the State’s shift to a new acuity adjustment model to promote quality. These actions are critical to ensure sustainable access to high-quality nursing home care for older adults and others.

Please use the links below according to your relationship to St. John’s to send a form letter with your signature directly to your New York State Elected Officials.

St. John’s leadership and the seniors we serve appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Charlie Runyon, President and CEO, St. John’s

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