ELISE AGUILAR

Advocated for better coordination between HHS and DOL to raise concerns about financial impact of proposed overtime rule on Medicaid-funded providers. Support for the Disability Community Act (H.R. 7267), which would provide increased funding for Medicaid intellectual and developmental disability services to offset costs of compliance with regulations, including the DOL proposed overtime rule.

Support for S. 1332 and H.R. 2941, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, to urge the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals.

Support for the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S. 1332 / H.R. 2941), to urge the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals. Support for HCBS Relief Act (S. 3118/ H.R. 6296), which would authorize increased federal match for states for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services. Support for the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Programs Act of 2024 (S. 5070 / H.R. 8107), removing certain age restrictions on Medicaid for working adults over the age of 65 with disabilities Think Differently Database Act (S. 4174/H.R. 670), requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their caregivers and families) that is searchable by zip code Care for Military Kids Act/To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces. (S.5417/H.R. 8108) Requires States to continue to provide Medicaid coverage for (or retain waiting list placement for) active-duty military families who are receiving home and community-based services (or are on the waitlist to receive such services) in the event that the family moves out of state for military relocation. American Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 10545), Advocated for inclusion of H.R. 8107 in H.R. 10545

Support for the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S. 2767 / H.R.7138), legislation to increase the asset limitation for qualifying for SSI. Support for the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Programs Act of 2024 (S. 5070 / H.R. 8107), removing certain age restrictions on Medicaid for working adults over the age of 65 with disabilities

Support for the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S. 1332 / H.R. 2941), to urge the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals. Support for HCBS Relief Act (S. 3118/ H.R. 6296), which would authorize increased federal match for states for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services. Support for the Disability Community Act (H.R. 7267), which would provide increased funding for Medicaid intellectual and developmental disability services to offset costs of compliance with regulations, including the DOL proposed overtime rule. Advocated for better coordination between HHS and DOL for recognition of the impact of regulatory changes including the Overtime Rule on the cost of services for providers and the need for updated state reimbursement rates. Advocated for increased funding and reimbursement rates in response to CMS' proposed HCBS access rule. Long-Term Care Workforce Act (S.4120/H.R. 7794), which would provide support to direct care workers through grants, and an increased federal match for states. Think Differently Database Act (S. 4174/H.R. 670), requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their caregivers and families) that is searchable by zip code

Supported the FDA Proposed Ban of Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior through regulatory comments. Supported the removal of a bill rider in H.R.4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 that would limit the ability to issue a ban of Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior.

AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES

AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES

AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES

AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES