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‘Advocacy Makes A Difference’: LI Elder Law Attorney Hosts Campaign For Medicaid Funding
Cona Elder Law of Long Island is calling on community members to take action in support of older adults, according to a news release.
With New York’s 2025-2026 state budget in the works, Cona Elder Law is asking people to join its letter-writing campaign to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators to fully fund Medicaid and increase reimbursement rates for nursing homes by 20 percent.
The event is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Cona Elder Law, located at 225 Broadhollow Road, Suite 200, Melville.
This event is open to the public. People may register here.
Medicaid funds the care of most long-term nursing home residents in New York, according to Cona Elder Law.
“However, nursing homes are currently reimbursed at only 50 percent of the actual cost of care, leading to staffing shortages, safety concerns, facility closures, overcrowding, and inadequate care for elderly and vulnerable residents,” Cona Elder Law stated. “With a $1.6 billion funding gap, nursing homes across the state are struggling to provide the quality care that our loved ones deserve.”
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office did not immediately respond to Patch’s request for comment.
Cona Elder Law is a leading elder law firm dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of older adults. The firm advocates for seniors and their families through legal services, policy initiatives, and community engagement.
“Advocacy makes a difference,” Jennifer Cona, founder and managing partner of Cona Elder Law said in a news release. “Elected officials rely on constituent feedback when making budget decisions. Direct outreach is the most effective way to influence policy and protect our aging population.”
This article was originally posted in The Patch.
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