2024-2025 NAELA Public Policy Priorities
NAELA remains committed to advocating effectively for our members and advancing public policy that supports older Americans and individuals with disabilities.
Our Guided Approach to Advocacy
In September 2024, the NAELA Board of Directors approved four critical priorities to guide our public policy work. They are listed below with links to additional information, including why they were selected, associated legislation and regulations, recent NAELA advocacy efforts, and future opportunities:
Financial and Tax Planning
Monitor and respond to tax and financial planning proposals that may negatively impact older adults and individuals with disabilities. Learn more.
Guardianship
Support oversight of the system established for managing 1.3 million people living under guardianship and educate stakeholders on current challenges facing the system. Learn more.
Home and Community-Based Services & Long-Term Services and Supports
Preserve and enhance the dignity, independence, and resources of individuals in need of long-term services and supports by making home and community-based services under the Medicaid program available to every beneficiary and by promoting accountability for long-term care facilities that serve beneficiaries choosing institutional care. Learn more.
Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income
Advocate for policies that strengthen Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, that ensure equitable access to quality health care while safeguarding financial security for individuals with disabilities of all ages, and that limit unfair and inequitable recoveries of benefits. Learn more.
By Members, For Members
The priorities were developed by NAELA’s Advocacy Steering Committee, a broad-based coalition with representatives from the Federal Advocacy Committee, State Advocacy Committee, Litigation Committee, and Board of Directors. “These four baseline priorities are rooted in goals which are widely shared across our membership, to act as a springboard for future member-driven conversations, federal and state comparison points and education, and advocacy outreach opportunities,” says Lindsay Jones, co-chair of the Federal Advocacy Committee.
We encourage members and chapters interested in direct advocacy to engage however they can on any or all of these issues. Something as simple as educating your local representatives or senators can help advance legislation in the future.
If you are interested in contributing to NAELA’s public policy work, please fill out our volunteer interest form.
If you have any questions, you can reach us at [email protected].