Everett Herald Endorses Medicaid Funding for Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living

Here’s the message we sent to state legislative leaders regarding the importance of Medicaid funding for skilled nursing and assisted living care:

We are grateful for your service and attention to the needs of those who rely on Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing for their care in our state. As you continue your deliberations this Session, we wanted to call your attention to an Editorial published by the Everett Herald this week, authored by their Editorial Board. We have attached a PDF of the full Editorial. We have also attached one-pagers sharing information on our advocacy this Session regarding Assisted Living (in partnership with LeadingAge) and Skilled Nursing (in partnership with SEIU 775).

Boost State Medicaid Funding for Long-Term Care – Everett Herald Editorial Board

“While state lawmakers in recent years have addressed concerns that improved pay for those providing care — in particular at skilled nursing facilities and assisted-living centers — that need has been largely met in piecemeal fashion, dependent on renewals, rather than a sustainable, long-term commitment to providing well-funded care.”

“‘We want to make sure that we are doing everything we can to take care of the people who deserve the care who are coming in,’ [Washington Health Care Association CEO Carma] Matti-Jackson said. ‘And assure high quality as well.’”

Full Editorial is attached and may be found online.