National Alliance for Caregiving

The National Alliance for Caregiving is deeply concerned about the recently announced restructuring plan for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), particularly the dissolution of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), which has been the federal government’s primary advocate for older adults and people with disabilities. This reorganization raises serious questions about the continuity of care, program coordination, and maintaining focus on the unique needs of family caregivers. NAC urges the Administration to engage with stakeholders to ensure that these changes strengthen, rather than diminish, our national commitment to supporting family caregivers. Read the full statement:?https://lnkd.in/eYizC2z3 #NationalStrategy #HHS #ACL #OlderAmericans #Caregivers #CaregivingAdvocacy ?

Our Policy and Advocacy Director, Antoinette 'Toni' Gingerelli, MPP, will be speaking today at National Community Reinvestment Coalition - NCRC’s Just Economy Conference - Caring for Caregivers: Addressing The Enduring Economic Toll of Caregiving. This session will examine:? ? The disproportionate impact of medical debt on caregivers? ? Recent regulatory developments and proposed bills? ? How policy changes can improve caregivers’ financial stability and socioeconomic mobility? ?? Join the conversation and learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtVK9bJ #JustEconomyConference #Caregivers #Policy #Advocacy

Medicaid is the primary funding mechanism for long-term care in the United States, ensuring care and support for millions of?Americans?across the country. Often, this care is delivered through?the valued partnership between direct care workers and family caregivers. With the direct care sector projected to add 860,000 new jobs by 2032 to meet growing demand, and family caregivers already providing unpaid care valued at $600 billion annually, we need to strengthen not weaken Medicaid. Cutting?Medicaid will fracture care delivery at precisely the wrong moment, bringing harm to millions of older adults and people with disabilities, while undermining the direct care workers and family caregivers who together make care possible. Protect Medicaid: our entire healthcare system and economy depend on it. #FamilyCaregivers #DirectCareWorkers #ProtectMedicaid #TogetherInCare #CaregiverNation?

Celebrating Our March NACiversaries! This month, we’re honoring Antoinette 'Toni' Gingerelli, MPP, Lauren Tokarewich, and George Kueppers?for their dedication and commitment to NAC’s mission to uplift and support family caregivers. Their passion and expertise continue to strengthen our work, ensuring that caregivers receive the recognition and support they deserve. Thank you for your service and impact! #TeamNAC #CaregiverAdvocacy #CaregiverNation

Our CEO addresses the Social Security Administration’s new policy on how shifting to in-person or online identity verification could create delays and confusion for family caregivers, especially those supporting older adults or people with disabilities. With 47 field offices set to close and the phone option removed, these changes may lead to missed benefits and added stress for families already navigating complex care responsibilities. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/enQm4fRv #SocialSecurity #FamilyCaregivers

Caregivers are essential members of a patient’s care team, yet they have often been overlooked and unsupported. Join the National Alliance for Caregiving and Rush University in a webinar that will review changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) that expand and improve services for family caregivers and Medicare beneficiaries. We will highlight two case studies of health systems implementing caregiver training services (CTS) and the lessons they learned. Attendees will also learn about the National Alliance for Caregiving’s efforts and recommendations for integrating family caregivers into cancer care through CTS codes.? ??April 16 4PM ET ?? https://bit.ly/4himAPa #CTScodes #Medicare #FamilyCaregivers #CaregiverNation

Millennials are stepping into caregiving roles like never before; balancing work, family, and financial strain while providing unpaid care to loved ones. A recent piece in The Guardian highlights the growing challenges faced by millennial caregivers, citing data from NAC and AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. report. Read more about their experiences and the need for better support: https://lnkd.in/eNMqMP6S #MillennialCaregivers #FamilyCaregivers #CaregiverNation?

?? Take Action Today!? Medicaid serves as a vital lifeline supporting family caregivers nationwide. We cannot afford to undermine the systems that support family caregivers, whose contributions are essential for the well-being of millions of Americans and provide substantial economic value.?? ? Contact Congress today and tell them to protect Medicaid from drastic cuts and harmful policy changes. Download our Medicaid advocacy toolkit to spread the word: https://lnkd.in/d5vpNyNd ? #protectmedicaid #familycaregivers

Planning to attend #Transform2025? Don’t miss an important discussion on the impact of paid leave across the spectrum of care from parental care to family caregiving, featuring our CEO Jason Resendez. As more employees take on caregiving responsibilities, workplace policies must evolve to provide the support they need. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/enme85Vn #Transform2025 #Caregiving #Workforce #Employment #HR?

Join The John A. Hartford Foundation for a virtual, nonpartisan briefing on March 20 from 11 AM – 12 PM ET to explore proposed Medicaid spending reductions and their potential impact on older adults and family caregivers. Medicaid supports nearly 9 million older adults, covering essential home and nursing care that Medicare does not. Policymakers must consider how these changes could affect families, state budgets, and local economies. Register here: https://bit.ly/3DvA4cm #Medicaid #FamilyCaregivers #CaregiverNation #Policy