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Policy Letters and Comments

NAELA regularly writes and co-signs letters to Congress and federal agencies to advocate on policy issues that affect your practice and the clients you serve.

NAELA Letters and Comments

NAELA Urges HUD to Preserve 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Lease Termination - April 27

4/27/2026
NAELA submitted a letter to HUD opposing the Interim Final Rule that would revoke the 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent.

NAELA Urges CMS to Protect HCBS While Combating Fraud - March 11

3/11/2026
NAELA submitted comments to CMS regarding the agency’s CRUSH initiative aimed at uncovering suspicious health care activity, emphasizing that enforcement must not inadvertently harm legitimate providers or vulnerable individuals who rely on care.

Statement in Support of Legislation to Combat Scams Targeting Older Adults - January 14

1/14/2026
NAELA submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Special Committee on Aging in strong support of legislation to combat scams targeting older Americans.

Statement in Support of Funding for Home and Community-Based Services - December 3

12/3/2025
NAELA submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Special Committee on Aging in strong support of funding for home and community-based services (HCBS).

Statement in Support of Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act - November 5

11/5/2025
NAELA submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Special Committee on Aging in strong support of immediate reauthorization of the Older Americans Act.

NAELA Letter to Senate Urging Them To Remove Language In The Budget Reconciliation Bill - June 18

6/18/2025
NAELA urges leaders to remove language in the budget reconciliation package that would endanger the well-being of millions of older Americans and individuals with disabilities.

NAELA Letter Budget Reconciliation Stop Harmful Medicaid Provisions May 20

5/19/2025
NAELA sent a letter from President Judith M. Flynn to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries arguing against three provisions in the budget reconciliation package that would significantly harm our members’ clients

NAELA Champions The Rule of Law - April 14

4/14/2025
The NAELA Board of Directors has unanimously adopted a formal statement in support of the rule of law, affirming NAELA's commitment to defend judicial independence.

Coalition Letter to HUD Opposing Revocation of 30-Day Notification Requirement - April 24

4/24/2026
NAELA joined a coalition of national organizations expressing strong opposition to the Interim Final Rule that would revoke the 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent.

Letter to DOJ Opposing Delay in Digital Accessibility for People With Disabilities - April 21

4/21/2026
NAELA joined a broad coalition of disability rights organizations expressing strong opposition to DOJ's Interim Final Rule extending the compliance deadline for the Title II digital accessibility rule.

Letter to HUD Opposing Rule on Verification of Eligible Status - April 21

4/21/2026
NAELA joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Housing Task Force in expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule from HUD, “Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status.”

Letter to Congress Opposing Further Cuts to Medicaid in Budget Reconciliation - April 14

4/14/2026
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities, of which NAELA is a member, sent a letter to Congressional leaders in both the House and Senate urging them to exclude funding cuts or harmful changes to Medicaid from budget reconciliation.

Letter to HUD on Establishing Flexibility for Work Requirements and Term Limits - April 9

4/9/2026
NAELA joined a broad coalition led by Disability Belongs to submit public comment to HUD opposing proposed work requirements and term limits in federal housing assistance programs.

Letter to House Veterans Affairs Committee Opposing Veterans Care Protection Act - March 25

3/25/2026
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), of which NAELA is a member, submitted a statement for the record to the House Veterans Affairs Committee, urging them not to advance the Veterans Care Protection Act.

Letter to House Judiciary Committee Opposing ADA 30 Days to Comply Act - March 25

3/25/2026
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee in strong opposition to H.R. 6453, which, if enacted, would diminish the ability of people with disabilities to participate in mainstream society.

Letter to Congress on Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act - March 10

3/10/2026
NAELA and other organizations urged Congress to enact financial relief for family caregivers by including the bipartisan, bicameral Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act in any relevant legislation advanced in the 119th Congress.

Letter to CMS on Implementation of New HCBS Waiver - February 6

2/6/2026
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) sent a letter to CMS requesting additional clarification and guidance on the implementation of a new HCBS waiver authorized as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Letter to CMS in Opposition to Rescission of Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule - February 2

2/2/2026
NAELA and other organizations submitted comments to CMS in strong opposition to the interim final rule, “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Repeal of Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities” (90 FR 55687).

Caregiver Nation Coalition - November 4

11/4/2025
The Caregiver Nation Coalition sent a letter to CMS Director Dr. Mehmet Oz urging the agency to protect family caregivers as policymakers develop guidance for states to implement work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Letter to Administration on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements - October 10

10/10/2025
Aging and disability organizations asked the administration to use guidance and rulemaking to provide maximum protection for people with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers from coverage loss or disruptions as it implements the OBBBA.

Letter to Senate Leaders Urging Them Not Negatively Impact Health Care For Constituents - June 16

6/16/2025
As organizations representing patients, workers, parents, plans, clinicians and health care consumers— including those who have chronic illnesses and are disabled—we urge leadnot to advance the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.

Letter To Senate Leaders To Protect The Medicaid Program In The Budget Reconciliation Bill - June 12

6/12/2025
NAELA and others express deep concerns and opposition to many of the policies contained in the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee’s portion of H.R. 1, the reconciliation bill.

Letter to SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano - June 6

6/6/2025
NAELA encourages recommendations of Congressional testimony for immediately improving efficiencies from the Social Security Task Force.

Letter to Senate Leaders Regarding Cuts to Medicaid and ACA - June 5

6/5/2025
NAELA has grave concerns about the OBBA harmful cuts and changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care. The bill itself will result in at least 10.9 million people becoming uninsured, including millions of people and urge rejection of this bill.

Letter to House Leaders About Cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP in Reconciliation Bill - May 22

5/22/2025
NAELA along with a coalition of 68 leading national nonprofit organizations dedicated to provide direct services to older adults, strengthen communities, and ensure the well-being of older adults and those caring for them write to highlight the signi

Letter to House and Senate Committee Leaders to Keep OAA Programs Together - May 22

5/22/2025
NAELA supports for the Older Americans Act (OAA) and the efficient, effective services that are delivered through OAA in communities nationwide every day. As leaders of the committees of jurisdiction over.

Letter to House Leaders to Remove Provisions In One Big Beautiful Bill Act - May 20

5/20/2025
NAELA urges House leaders to remove provisions in the One Big Beautiful Act that would harm older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Letter to Members of Congress Opposing Medicaid Cuts - April 29

4/29/2025
Medicaid protects patients from medical debt and improves their overall financial well-being. On behalf of 183 state and national advocates concerned about the medical debt crisis in our country, we write to express our strong opposition.

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NAELA Letters and Comments

Letter to Senate leaders urging them to remove language in the budget reconciliation package that would endanger the well-being of older adults and individuals with disabilities (June 18)

Letter to House leaders urging them to remove provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would harm older adults and individuals with disabilities (May 20)

Partner and Coalition Letters and Comments

Letter to Senate leaders urging them not to advance any budget reconciliation proposal that would negatively impact health and health care for their constituents (June 16)

Letter to Senate leaders to protect the Medicaid program in the budget reconciliation bill (June 12)

Letter to SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano of introduction and suggested technological efficiencies at the agency (June 6)

Letter to Senate leaders and senators expressing concern about cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (June 5)

Letter to House leaders about cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP in the budget reconciliation bill (May 22)

Letter to House and Senate committee leaders to keep OAA programs together in an HHS reorganization (May 22)

Letter to House leaders opposing cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (May 20)