BREAKING NEWS: You did it! VAPCA and Allies Save Home Care from Budget Cuts

Home Care in Virginia has been under attack this year like never before. Former Governor Kaine proposed balancing the state budget by cutting our pay, our hours and the services our consumers receive. Then, Governor McDonnell proposed eliminating consumer-directed home care entirely!

 

But thanks to your efforts, our elected leaders restored the 5% pay cut, they restored all of the 480 respite hours, and they un-froze the Waivers. That's right - they restored all the cuts we asked for! While we still need Congress to pass a bill to make funds available, and we need to make sure that the Governor doesn't veto these funds, we're on the verge of a major victory.

 

After thousands of calls, e-mails and face-to-face meetings with our elected officials, 10,000 Virginians will continue to get the consumer-directed care they need, and 14,000 PCAs will keep their jobs and hours.

 

Now, let's keep the victories rolling! Become a VAPCA Leader today,

In order to win the real changes we need, like a living wage and health insurance, we have to keep up the pressure for Quality Home Care. Your leadership can make a difference. Members have created eight committees to address our common concerns. The chairs of these eight committees make up the Leadership Council, which vote on important decisions for the entire membership. It's time to renew our committees.

Sign up today by contacting Jennifer at jschockemoehl@virginiapca.org.

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