KAHCF ADVOCACY PROGRAM

The objective of KAHCF’s public policy advocacy program is to educate legislators and other policy makers about the day-to-day realities of long-term care. The program’s goal is simple – to ensure that when a legislator votes on an issue of interest to KAHCF’s membership, they know first hand what the implications of that vote will be for the nursing home providers in their communities.

As a member of KAHCF, you are in a position to be not only an effective advocate for your profession, but can also serve as a source of valuable information for your legislators. Remember that it’s YOU who are the long-term health care expert! No legislator knows as much about your profession as you do – help them understand the importance of your profession and the services you provide to one of Kentucky’s most deserving populations.

Additional advocacy resources available for your use:

• Find your State Legislators:
  Click here to find your facility’s state legislators.
   
• Find your U.S. Congressperson:
  Click here to find your facility's U.S. Congressperson
   
• Contact your U.S. Senator:
  Click here to find contact information for your U.S. Senator
   
• How to use AHCA’s Families for Care Website:
  Get instructions for using Families for Care by clicking here.
   
• AHCA’s Guide to Facility Tours for Elected Officials:
  A good resource is available from AHCA on hosting legislators in your nursing facility. There is no better place to educate an elected official on the realities and challenges confronting our profession. Call your legislator today and ask them to come by for a visit! http://ahca.org/members/p-g-r/grassroots/index.html