Advocacy Action Center
Developing relationships with legislators takes time and persistence. It’s ineffective to show up out of the blue with a long list of demands- like we sometimes must do during the state budget or legislative session. A more effective strategy is to build strong, long-term relationships with legislators based on effective, regular communication. We do our part here in Albany, and it’s time to bring home care HOME- to legislators’ district offices. That’s where our members come in. No one is a better local expert in your business than YOU.
Toolkits and Resources for Grassroots Activists
Basics for Lawmakers: Leave-Behind Materials
- Home Care 101 and Universe of Home Care: Basic information packet. What is home care? What is a LHCSA, CHHA, and CDPAP?
- Understanding Home Care in New York At a Glance: the TL:DR (shorter) version of the more comprehensive Home Care 101 document above
- What does it cost to run an agency downstate?: 2024 operational costs and wage-related costs, described for New York City, Long Island, and Westchester
- What does it cost to run an agency upstate?: 2024 operational costs and wage-related costs, described for Upstate New York
Toolkit 1:
One Small Step: Make a District Office Visit to Your Lawmakers
- Making a Legislative District Office Visit– quick instructions for success
- Swiss-Cheese Agency Document– download and fill in some agency information to help introduce yourself to your lawmaker
- HCP Legislative Mtg Feedback Form_LJE- tell HCP how it went and if any follow-up is needed.
Toolkit 2:
Bringing it Home: Invite a Lawmaker on a Home Visit
- Patient Letter and Authorization
- HIPAA VISITING OBSERVER GUIDE and ACKNOWLEDGMENT
- HCP Legislative Mtg Feedback Form_LJE- tell HCP how it went and if any follow-up is needed.
HCP Videos
Demystifying New York’s Legislative and Budget Sessions 2024
