Issue Briefs

Below are issue briefs and testimony provided by HCAM to House/ Senate committees, legislators, departments and the administration on issues impacting the profession.  These documents can be used to reference key points during meetings with your elected officials.

2023-2024 Legislative Session


Medication Aide Fact Sheet

HB 4841 AFC Licensing Act Memo

HB 4517 Fall Prevention Memo

2023 Supplemental – Medicaid Rate Increase

2023-24 Budget Memo


2021-2022 Legislative Session

FY 2022-2023 Budget
Testimony

HB 5609 – Regulatory Reform
Testimony  Summary

Staffing Agencies
Memorandum

Workforce Initiatives
Memorandum

American Rescue Plan One-Time Funding Proposal
Memorandum

TNA to CNA Transition
Memorandum

Medicaid Payment Adjustment for Nursing Facilities Impacted by COVID-19
Memorandum Governor Letter Appropriations Chairs Letter


2019-2020 Legislative Session

SB 748 – COVID-19 Supplemental
Issue Brief

State Reimbursement for COVID Costs
Memorandum

Immunity
Governor Letter Legislature Letter

SB 77 – Cameras in Resident Rooms
Testimony Memorandum

HB 4098 – Medication Aides
Testimony Memorandum

EO 2020-50 – COVID Units
Testimony

FY 2019-2020 Budget
Testimony

FY 2020-2021 Budget
Testimony