In this issue:

  • FHJP helps organize the 2019 Florida Elder Justice Conference
  • FHJP welcomes Alison Yager as Director of Policy Advocacy
  • FHJP presents on Florida Medicaid’s Long-Term Care Waiver at the Miami Alliance for Aging New Face of Aging Conference
  • FHJP speaks at press conference celebrating the anniversary of the ACA 

FHJP helps organize the 2019 Florida Elder Justice Conference

This Conference, the first of its kind in Florida, brings together over 20 state and national experts presenting on a range innovative projects and substantive legal issues impacting low-income Florida seniors. FHJP received funding to prepare the agenda and to identify & recruit speakers for this one and a half-day event. In addition to the state and national elder law experts, special presenters include the Secretary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Florida Attorney General.
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Conference Info
Conference Agenda

FHJP welcomes Alison Yager as Director of Policy Advocacy
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Alison Yager, an attorney with 18 years of experience in legal services, policy advocacy, and public health, joined our team this winter. Alison is a recent transplant from New York City, where she most recently worked with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Director of Policy for Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health.  Alison notes "it's dismaying that Florida's leaders are unwilling to recognize health care as a basic human right. I'm thrilled to be joining FHJP's fight for healthcare access, and am inspired by the strategic campaign underway to expand access in Florida."
Alison's Bio

FHJP presents  at the Alliance For Aging's New Face of Aging Conference.

Our presentation on Florida’s Medicaid Long-Term Care Waiver provided an overview of this complex and critical program, including recent changes to the Medicaid Managed Care contracts and updates to the Long-Term Care Advocate’s Guide.
Guide to the Florida Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver
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Max Rothman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance for Aging, introduced Miriam at the New Face of Aging Conference.

FHJP speaks at Miami press conference celebrating the anniversary of the ACA
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Along with Representative Donna Shalala, Dr. Matt Childers, FHJP Director of Research and Policy, spoke at a press conference celebrating the Affordable Care Act's 9th anniversary. Childers discussed the import of the ACA and emphasized the need for expanding Medicaid to uninsured Floridians whose incomes are within 138% of the federal poverty level. Read more

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