The House of Representatives is now entering the final stages of crafting its FY2026 budget recommendations, and it’s crucial that we act now! With intense competition for state funding amidst ongoing federal funding uncertainties, it’s more important than ever that our voices are heard! We therefore urge you, your residents, their family members, and staff to please call your facility’s elected officials and thank them for protecting access to quality nursing facility care, and respectfully urge them to support in the FY 2026 budget the $280 million necessary to implement the resident care and workforce sections contained in Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024.
We need EVERY MSCA member to please do the following:
- Mobilize your community and start making calls to legislators:
- Please call your facility’s elected officials and thank them for protecting access to quality nursing facility care, and respectfully urge them to support in the FY 2026 budget the $280 million necessary to implement the resident care and workforce sections contained in Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024.
- Fill in the information for your State Representative and State Senator and post this flyer in your facilities! The goal is for each member facility to make at least 50 calls to both your State Representative and State Senator.
- Report your success to MSCA:
- Once you have called your legislators, report back to MSCA on your efforts by filling out our quick participation form: Action Alert Participation Form
Let’s continue to work together to protect quality care for all Massachusetts nursing facility residents. Your voice can make a real difference! For more information, please contact the Mass Senior Care Office at 617-558-0202.