John, a window of opportunity is closing fast.

Right now, the Senate is negotiating an agreement that could include a key investment aging and disability advocates have sought for years: Historic investments to help older Americans remain healthy and independent at home.

The problem we want the Senate to solve is dire—and the solutions are overwhelmingly popular.

In America, Medicaid coverage for nursing homes is mandatory, but it is optional for home-based care. The result is a waiting list of nearly 1.5 million older adults and people with disabilities who want safer, less expensive home care that keeps them near their homes and families.

Unfortunately, home care workers who could help are underpaid, leading to growing shortages. Family caregivers are left overburdened and many leave their jobs to care for loved ones.

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the need for alternatives to institutional care. Multiple surveys have shown that over 80% of Americans of all ages and across party lines support investing in home care. We need advocates like you to get loud NOW to make sure the Senate makes the needed investments.

Please urge your Senators to take action to:

Don't wait to look back on this moment and see a missed opportunity. Visit our Action Center to learn more, find talking points, and use our forms to contact your Senators.

Thank you for your support of older adults and caregivers!
The NCOA Team