Long-Term Care Leaders Urge Walz to Address his Proposed Medicaid Cuts and the Senior Care Crisis in State of the State
The Governor is throwing stones from a glass house.
As Governor Walz prepares to deliver his State of the State address tonight, long-term care leaders are calling on him to acknowledge and reverse his proposed cuts to state Medicaid funding, which would devastate communities across the state.
While the governor has raised concerns about federal Medicaid cuts, he must address his own budget proposals that include similar reductions. With Minnesota's senior population growing rapidly, access to care dwindling by the day and caregivers continuing to face a staffing shortage, the Governor’s proposed state cuts will only make it harder for seniors to access essential care and services.
Tonight, we urge the Governor to confront these realities and demonstrate real leadership by acknowledging his own proposed cuts to senior care and commit to supporting the investments that seniors, families and caregivers need.
For more information, contact:
Jessica Lacher, LeadingAge Minnesota
651-603-3530
Lisa Foss Olson, Care Providers of MN
952-851-2483
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The Long-Term Care Imperative is a collaboration of LeadingAge Minnesota and Care Providers of Minnesota, two of the state’s largest long-term care associations. The Long-Term Care Imperative is committed to advancing a shared vision and future for older adult housing, health care and supportive services.
