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To All FCOA Members: As you know the Florida Council on Aging and its Advocacy Partners are engaged in an intensive campaign to secure the funding for the State’s general revenue programs – Community Care for the Elderly, Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, Home Care for the Elderly and Local Service Programs. So far these efforts seem to be effective, but there will be much more pressure for cuts during the Regular Legislative Session, which begins March 3. Right now we need YOUR help! We believe it would be helpful for decision-makers to receive as many letters possible from their constituents about the importance of these programs. We are requesting that you print the letters below on your letterhead and send them to the Governor and to your Legislators. You may, of course, individualize the letters as you consider best. These letters will be most effective if sent between now and March 15. On this page there are hyperlinks to tables showing the names of Legislators serving various areas of the State and lists of Legislators’ addresses. This work is supported by a $50,000 donation from the Florida Power & Light Company and additional contributions from a number of organizations and individuals in the aging network. Thanks for your help on this important work. Please call FCOA at 850-222-8877 if you have any questions. Legislators by Planning and Service Area House of Representatives Contact List Home and Community-Based Care Community Care for the Elderly Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Home Care for the Elderly Local Service Programs Medicaid Provides Institutional Care at an Average Annual Cost of $65,251 ($30,015 state funds)
Budget Planning Summit Report Click here The Aging Network was invited to join sponsors, FCOA, FASP, CCE Coalition and F4A, on November 5th from 1:00PM - 3:30PM in a conversation about the state budget for aging services and programs. Speakers included Secretary E. Douglas Beach, Florida Department of Elder Affairs and Robert Beck, National Strategies, Inc. The event was moderated by Dave Lynn, President of the Florida Council on Aging. Attendees from all over the state of Florida were present and offered valuable comments and suggestions. Click here for a copy of the presentation given by Secretary Beach. Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI) Fact Sheet Community Care for the Elderly – “Save Tax Dollars and Increase Care” COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM (CCE) Fact Sheet FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Online Sunshine - Use this site to track bills in the Florida Legislature and research valuable information about Legislative Committees, contact information, Legislative Reports, Legislative Terms (a great glossary is included!), and lobbyist information.
FCOA 2009 Legislative Priorities Submit your 2009 Legislative Priority Requests Integrated LTC Information & Resource Links The following resource links on "integrated long-term care systems" provide a wealth of information about model projects across the nation, as well as many other resources related to research and development projects and reports related to the continuum of LTC. Join the Florida State AARP Legislative E-mail Group The Florida State Chapter of AARP has an Advocate Newsletter available that includes legislative alerts. To sign up for this monthly newsletter, go to http://www.aarp.org/emailnews/. Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health & Aging c/o the Department of Aging & Mental Health, Louis de la Parte, FMHI, USF, www.fmhi.usf.edu/coalition |
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