Most of us want to age in our own homes. And Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) make that possible for millions of Americans.

But even though HCBS support aging in place and save money by avoiding costly institutionalized care, supply is not keeping up with demand. In the U.S., an average of 656,000 people are on waiting lists for Medicaid HCBS, with an average wait time of 45 months. 

Download and personalize our advocacy letter to let your elected officials know why you want them to prioritize HCBS in your state.

Or copy the text below, personalize, and paste into an email:

[I am writing to urge you not to cut home and community-based services (HCBS) funded under Medicaid. For millions of Americans, these services are a lifeline that allows them to live at home with their family and support system.

Home and community-based services include personal care, home-delivered meals, and case management. These programs support the entire family, enabling individuals to stay gainfully employed as tax-paying citizens, save for retirement, and care for their children.

Yet every year, an average of 656,000 people are on waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services, with an average wait time of 45 months.

In a time when so much responsibility is being shifted from the federal government to states, we acknowledge there are competing budgetary priorities. Yet HCBS is both effective and cost-efficient, keeping individuals at home instead of in costly institutions. 

Please prioritize home and community-based services in our state. Families depend on them, and they appreciate your support.]

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