CMS has published its Request for Information regarding the Medicare Advantage program. We have heard from members about the challenges MA poses and this is a rare opportunity for us and members to share our experiences and recommend changes for improvements to the program. LeadingAge National has developed numerous suggestions to date based upon members’ experiences and state staff input. We have been sharing these ideas with Congress and are currently scheduling a meeting on this exact topic with Dr. Seshamani at CMS. We have posted an article on the website about the RFI and includes a link to questions for members to consider and provide feedback on to assist us in our comments. Comments are due to CMS on August 31st.

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel spent her first 12 years at LeadingAge Kansas as a powerhouse advocate and leading voice for our membership and for the aging services field. Now, as President and CEO, she is committed to maintaining a laser focus on advocacy efforts and investing more resources toward ensuring members remain leaders in aging services. Rachel received a bachelor's degree at Bard College at Simon's Rock in Massachusetts and her Juris Doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Law. When asked why she works at LeadingAge Kansas, Rachel replied, “I believe strongly in the mission of LeadingAge Kansas, and I am humbled every day knowing so many truly special people allow us to be their voice in Topeka and beyond.” You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.