Day on the Hill #2- January 31, 2025

This morning, the Virginia Association of Personal Care Providers (VAPCP) was back at the Virginia Assembly to advocate for the future of home care. Our team met with 14 legislators, sharing the urgent need for a reimbursement rate increase to ensure continued access to quality care for those who rely on personal care services.

What’s Next?

Advocacy doesn’t stop here! VAPCP will continue engaging with policymakers, sharing real stories from providers and caregivers, and pushing for the necessary changes. Your voice matters, too! If you’re a provider, caregiver, or family member impacted by these challenges, we encourage you to reach out to your legislators and share your experiences. We make it easy using our Advocacy page!

HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Day on the Hill! We had an amazing turnout filled with meaningful and productive conversations. Together, we made our presence known and our voices heard loud and clear.

Your support and engagement are what make events like this so impactful. Here’s to continuing the fight for fair and sustainable reimbursement rates that truly reflect the value of the care we provide! If you’re interested in more opportunities to get involved this legislative session, please reach out.

Save the Date: Day on the Hill – January 21, 2025

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, personal care providers from across Virginia will unite for our annual Day on the Hill in Richmond. This event is more than a gathering—it’s a chance to amplify our voices and advocate for legislation that will directly impact our businesses, our clients, and our communities.

With crucial bills on the table, we need to show up in full force to ensure that policymakers hear from those who live and breathe personal care every day. Our collective presence will demonstrate the critical role we play in the healthcare continuum and the importance of supporting providers and caregivers who deliver these essential services. YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

Why Should You Attend?

• Shape the Future: Be part of the conversation as lawmakers consider legislation that affects personal care services, reimbursement rates, and more.
• Unite with Peers: Network with other providers, caregivers, and advocates who share your passion for delivering quality care.
• Be Heard: Share your stories and experiences directly with legislators to help them understand the challenges and opportunities in our industry.

What to Expect:

• Morning briefing on key legislative priorities and talking points
• Meetings with state legislators and their staff
• A collective assembly to showcase our dedication and impact

Details:

• When: January 21, 2025
• Where: General Assembly Building, 201 N. Ninth Street Richmond, VA 23219
• Who: Personal care providers, advocates, clients, and supporters

Let’s make 2025 the year we drive meaningful change for personal care providers across Virginia. We need you—your voice, your passion, your presence.

Stay tuned for more details on how to register, prepare, and get involved. Together, we can make a difference!

See you on the Hill!

It is time to go to the VAHC website legislative center to send letters to our Legislators regarding the much-needed increase for Medicaid Personal Care Reimbursement. The link is as follows:

https://www.vahc.org/legislative-action-center#/

Please go to the link and do the following:

1. Click on the link
2. Once on the site, got to Legislative Action Center
3. In the Action Center under Key Issues, go to #1 Improve Funding for Medicaid Waiver Services, click the green Take Action button
4. Complete your personal information, then click Send and your letter will be sent to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, your State Senator and State Delegate
5. Then go to Key Issue Item #4 Workforce Crisis in Home Care, click the green Take Action button
6. Complete your personal information, then click Send, and your letter will be sent to your State Senator and State Delegate

The new General Assembly Session starts on January 11th, so it is very important to complete this today so that the Legislators will have time to review our concerns.

Thank you in advance for your participation in this campaign.

Bill Hurt, President of VAPCP

VAPCP Champions for Agency Directed In Home Care Providers

VAPCP would like to recognize two other recipients of the Certificate of Appreciation for Agency Directed In Home Care Providers – Senator Jennifer McClellan and Senator Siobhan Dunnavant.

Thank you to our Legislators who attended the October 2022 Fall VAPCP Conference.