CLTCOA comments on, supports, or opposes legislation, regulations, policies, and other decisions that affect the health, safety, and well-being of long-term care residents in California.
For questions or concerns related to advocacy, contact Jason Sullivan-Halpern, Director, at Jason@CLTCOA.org.
CLTCOA’s advocacy priorities:
- Ensure adequate funding to California’s local LTC Ombudsman programs to meet all state and federal mandates.
- Sponsor and/or support public policy that impacts quality of life and care for long-term care residents in California.
- Educate legislators, regulators, state associations, and the general public on the value and impact of the LTC Ombudsman program in California.
2024
- Legislative funding request for 2024 Budget Act (AB-107 & AB-108)
- Letter to DHCS RE: AB-186 Accountability Sanctions Program (ASP) PY2025 Changes
2023
- AB-1417: Mandated Reporting Process for Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse & Neglect in Long-Term Care Facilities
- Heredia v. Sunrise Senior Living (Ninth Circuit) Amicus Brief from CLTCOA & AARP Foundation
- Logan v. Country Oaks (CA Supreme Court) Amicus Brief from CLTCOA, JIA, CANHR, AARP, & Consumer Voice
- Public Comment to ACL’s Proposed Older Americans Act (OAA) Regulations (88 FR 39568)
- Public Comment to CMS’s Proposed Minimum Staffing Standards (88 FR 61352)
- Public Comment to CDSS’s/CCL’s RCFE Dementia Care Regulations Package (ORD 0423-03)
