1. 1 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Friday Morning Collaborative Webinar Long-Term Care Commission Learn More About It and How You Can Engage August 13, 2013

2. 2 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging With support from The SCAN Foundation, NCOA leads a coalition of national aging and disability organizations working to protect and strengthen Home and Community-Based Services. For more information about The SCAN Foundation visit: www.TheSCANFoundation.org Friday Morning Collaborative

3. 3 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Friday Morning Collaborative American Association on Health and Disability American Association of People with Disabilities AARP Alliance for Retired Americans American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) American Network of Community Options and Resources The Arc of the United States Association of University Centers on Disabilities Alzheimer’s Association Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Center for Medicare Advocacy Community Catalyst Direct Care Alliance Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Easter Seals Families USA Health and Disability Advocates Leading Age Lutheran Services in America National Association of Area Agencies on Aging National Association for Home Care and Hospice National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare National Council on Aging National Council on Independent Living National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care National Disability Rights Network National Domestic Workers Alliance and Caring Across Generations National Health Law Program National PACE Association National Senior Citizens Law Center Paralyzed Veterans of America Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute Service Employees International Union United Spinal Association VNAA –Visiting Nurse Associations of America

4. 4 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Power Point Can I get a copy of the Power Point? Will an Archive of the webinar be available? YES! YES! YES! You will receive copies in a follow up e-mail early next week. Please share with others! Materials from this presentation are also at: www.ncoa.org/HCBSwebinars

5. 5 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Questions and Comments All Lines Will Be Muted During the Call To Ask A Question Use the Chat Function

6. 6 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Webinar Overview Introduction Joe Caldwell (National Council on Aging) Speakers: Larry Atkins (LTC Commission) Howard Bedlin (National Council on Aging) Maureen Fitzgerald (The Arc of the US) Henry Claypool (American Association for People with Disabilities) Questions and Answers (20 – 30 minutes)

7. 7 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging The LTC Commission Establishment The American Taxpayer Relief Act (the so-called "fiscal- cliff" law) repealed the CLASS Act and established a Long-Term Care Commission to advise Congress on how long-term care can be better provided and financed for the nation's older adults and people with disabilities, now and in the future. The bi-partisan commission consists of 15 appointees appointed by Democratic and Republican Congressional leadership and the White House.

8. 8 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging The LTC Commission Commissioners Bruce Chernof - President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation (Chair) Mark Warshawsky -Researcher on retirement plans and products (Vice Chair) Javaid Anwar - CEO of Quality Care Consultants, LLC. Judy Brachman - Served as director of the Ohio Department of Aging from 1991-1999. Laphonza Butler - President of SEIU ULTCW - the United Long Term Care Workers' Union. Henry Claypool - Executive VP of American Association of People with Disabilities. Judy Feder - Recognized health care expert who worked with the Pepper Commission. Stephen Guillard - CEO and President of Belmont Nursing Center Corp. Chris Jacobs - Senior Policy Analyst with the Heritage Foundation. Neil Pruitt, Jr. - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of UHS-Pruitt Corporation Carol Raphael - MPA, M.Ed. Judy Stein - Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. Grace Marie Turner - President of the Galen Institute, a public policy research organization George Vradenburg - Chairman and Co-Founder of USAgainstAlzheimer's, an education and advocacy campaign committed to mobilizing America to stop Alzheimer's.

9. 9 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Charged by statute to report with a "plan for the establishment, implementation, and financing of a comprehensive, coordinated, and high-quality system that ensures the availability of long-term services and supports for individuals in need." Within 6 months of the appointment of Commissioners (by September 12, 2013) they must vote on a comprehensive and detailed report based on the long-term care plan that contains any recommendations or proposals for legislative or administrative action as the Commission deems appropriate. The LTC Commission Objectives

10. 10 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Larry Atkins Staff Director for the LTC Commission Long-Term Care Commission Website www.ltccommission.senate.gov

11. 11 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) – 68 national aging organizations Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) – Over 100 national disability organizations Came together to develop joint principles that have been submitted to the Commission. LCAO and CCD Background

12. 12 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Financing National Problem, National Solutions Universal Access System Organization and Integration Affordability Public/Private Partnership Fiscal Responsibility Relieve Pressure on Medicaid Housing, Transportation and Technology LCAO/CCD Principles

13. 13 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Consumers and Family Caregivers Consumer Choice Consumer Control Support Family Caregivers Quality of Life, Quality of Care Invest in Quality Quality Standards Quality of Life Workforce Professionals in LTSS Stabilize and Strengthen the Direct-Care Workforce LCAO/CCD Principles

14. 14 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Henry Claypool Appointed Commissioner and at the American Association of People with Disabilities

15. 15 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Questions We are now taking questions

16. 16 A non-profit service and advocacy organization © 2011 National Council on Aging Webinar Materials and Resources Power Point and Archived Recording Link to CCD/LCAO Principles Links to Comments from Friday Morning Collaborative members Link to LTC Commission website to find out more and submit your comments and recommendations www.ncoa.org/HCBSwebinars