June 25, 2009 - NASUA Congratulates Kathy Greenlee on her confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Aging

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June 24, 2009 - National Aging I&R Support Center Lecture Series

The National Aging I&R Support Center's Innovations in I&R Lecture Series takes a look at the Complexity of Customer Delight.  Learn about strategic planning, performance measurement, and program evaluation in customer service.  For a copy of the powerpoint presentation

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June 24, 2009 - NASUA Encouraged by Prescription Drug Agreement in Health Care Reform 

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NASUA and n4a Thank Congressional Champions of Project 2020

Thank You to Senator Cantwell please click here to view

Thank You to Senator Stabenow please click here to view

Thank You to Representaive Braley please click here to view

Thank You to Representative Sarbanes please click here to view

NASUA "Call to Action"on Project 2020

• Project 2020 Slideshow, please click here to view
• Project 2020: Cost Projections of 2020 please click here to view.

• Project 2020 Funding Assumptions & Elements, please click here
• Project 2020 Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
• Project 2020 Overview, please click here to view.

• Project 2020 Brief Overview, please click here to view.
• Project 2020 Talking Points: How Advocates Can Pitch, click here.
• Project 2020 Toolkit for Advocates please click here to view.
• Project 2020 Blog click here

Please click on the link below to retrieve state specific letters to your Congressional members.

Please click the link below to retrieve state specific letters to your Senate members.

For state specific information please click here.

Project 2020 Introduced in the House and Senate

It is with great excitement that we announce that the Senate and House introduced “Project 2020: Building on the Promise of Home and Community-Based Services” (S. 1257). The legislation builds on the success of the Aging Services Network and is the result of a more than year-long partnership between NASUA and n4a. 

Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), key members of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced Project 2020 on the Senate side. Congressman Bruce L. Braley (D-IA) and Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) will introduce Project 2020 on the House side; both are members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health.

While we are extremely proud of the introduction of the legislation, now more than ever is when we need your support in order to ensure that Project 2020 is included as a part of health reform legislation currently being debated by the House and Senate. We appreciate the extraordinary pressure that you are currently under and hope that you will make the time to help us fulfill our joint promise to you that we will advance this critical legislation. 

Please help us to advocate on behalf of Project 2020—particularly to secure co-sponsorship of the bill by your Members of Congress and to secure their support of Project 2020’s inclusion into health care reform.

For a copy of the NASUA /n4a press release please click here

For a copy of the Senate bill (S. 1257) please click here

For a copy of the House bill  (H.R. 2852) please click here

For additional information visit Project 2020

President Obama Announces his Nomination of NASUA Board Member Kathy Greenlee Assistant Secretary for Aging To read the NASUA Executive Committee’s letter of congratulations to Assistant Secretary Greenlee click here To read the official NASUA announcement click here.

19th National Aging and Disability Symposium

Detailed National Aging and Disability I&R Symposium Agenda Click Here

Private Pay

NASUA is please to provide a copy of its new issue brief, Supporting the Information Needs of Private Paying Consumers.  This brief explores the current interest, capacity of aging network consumer information programs to serve private paying consumers. 

For a copy of the brief please click here

Economic Stimulus Update: ARRA

For a copy of NASUA’s comments on the OMB notice of proposed ARRA information collection activities click here.

On March 18, 2009, Vice President Joe Biden announced the release of $100 million to the State Units on Aging in ARRA funding for senior nutrition programs.  These programs provide critical support for congregate and home delivered meals that help older Americans maintain independence in their homes and communities.  For a copy of the Department of Health and Human Services press release and a state-by-state breakdown of the funding, click here.

The House and Senate have agreed to a compromise economic stimulus package entitled the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).  The House passed the legislation 246-183.  According to the review from the Congressional Budget Office, the final measure costs $787 billion.

This memo highlights some of the key provisions in the legislation. 

For a copy of the Economic Stimulus Summary memo click here

For a copy of tax provisions included in stimulus package click here

For a copy of Economic Stimulus Single Payment document click here

For a copy of the HIPAA changes included in stimulus package click here

For a copy of OMB’s Initial Implementing Guidance for the ARRA to Federal Agencies click here

For a copy of AoA’s methodology for calculating the costs of congregate and home-delivered meals click here

Proposed Budget Report

The Office of Management and Budget released the president’s broad themes for the FY 2010 budget entitled “A New Era of Responsibility Renewing America’s Promise.”   Budget highlights for each department are included in the document but in many instances an actual dollar figure is not included.  Some of the budget items build on projects funded in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that Congress passed in February.  More details of the president’s budget are expected in late April. 

To view a memo that summarizes some of the pertinent provisions of the president’s Fiscal 2010 budget recommendations click here

The House passed and the Senate is considering HR 1105, the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, proposing  funding for fiscal year 2009 for the nine departments currently funded with a Continuing Resolution set to expire March 6, 2009.  Both a summary of key provisions included in a memo dated February 24, 2009 and a chart of the appropriations are available on this website

For the memo summarizing the key provisions of the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act click here

For a chart of the key appropriations click here

DTV Delay Act

As the nation transitions from analog to digital television, many older adults and individuals with disabilities will need assistance with understanding their options and resources and benefits to help them prepare by June 12, 2009.  Following memoranda and helpful resources to assist the aging network with consumer information, outreach and one-on-one assistance.

DTV Issue Brief please click here to view

DTV Memoranda please click here for a copy

DTV Powerpoints click below:

• National Telecommunications Information Administration: DTV Phase I
• National Telecommunications Information Administration: DTV Phase II
• FCC DTV Information

Toolkit Items for DTV transition click below:

• LOGO Banner for Partners
• Waiver of Liability
• Home Assessment and Follow-up Form
• Coupon Tracking Form
• DTV Toolbox Checklist for Home Visits
• DTV Toolbox Checklist for Home Visits- Online Resources

• 25th HCBS Exhibitor-Sponsorship Information DEADLINE EXTENDED
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• REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!! Click here to register
• For Hotel Reservations click here

• Technical Assistance for State Agencies Pursuing HCBS New
• Targeted Case Management Moratorium Supplemental
  Appropriations
• Targeted Case Management State Plan Amendment Outline