Frustrated about the inequity of the survey and fining process across the country? Worried about Medicaid funding transitioning to per capita or block grants? Now’s a good time to think ahead about inviting your Congressman or Senator to your campus to discuss these important issues. The Congressional recess calendar for the rest of the year is as follows:

  • May 26th-June 5th
  • July 1st-10th
  • July 29th-September 4th
  • September 15th-20th (House only)
  • September 21st-24th (both chambers)
  • October 6th-9th (House)
  • October 9th-15th (Senate)
  • October 14th-22nd (House)
  • November 17th-27th
  • December 15th-31st

Recesses are a great time to set up a meeting at their local office, attend scheduled town hall meetings, invite them to an event or site visit, or to find other ways to personally deliver the message about issues facing your community and the people you serve and employ.  Get your request in ASAP.

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2011 as the Director of Government Affairs and has been a powerful voice for our membership ever since. Rachel is a Kansas licensed attorney and adult care home administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. Over the years, Rachel has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the state of Kansas to support senior needs, aging services education, and community mental health services. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. As an award-winning trial lawyer, turned award-winning senior care advocate, she has spent nearly two decades passionately supporting quality of care and quality of life for Kansas seniors. When not at work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her partner Steven. You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.