The Long-Term Care Discussion Group will meet on December 20th at 1:00 PM CST to talk about two new studies commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The state has consistently ranked first or second among all states in the LTSS Scorecard – most recently it was ranked #1 in the 2023 scorecard. But even the state that ranks highest in the nation is facing big demographic shifts.

A demographic study of the states over 65 population will provide a detailed look at the expected growth of the population and anticipated use of long-term care. That study will be posted here. In addition, a second study, “Options to Increase Access to Long-Term Care Financing, Services, and Supports in Minnesota” found that even with Minnesota’s success, service gaps persist.

Speakers Nikki Peterson, Steve Schoonveld, and John O’Leary headline the December 20th discussion. Join the LTC Financing Group discussion with this link: 

Meeting URL: https://nashp-org.zoom.us/j/81382766708?pwd=IaafnSxHLlAb0bcvOlbELlDCLla4G2.1&from=addon 
Meeting ID: 813 8276 6708 
Passcode: LTC  
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Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.