2010 Legislative Survey
The results of this survey will be used to determine which priorities the Coalition will work for during the 2010 Legislative Session of the Connecticut General Assembly.
TO: Connecticut Legislators
FROM : CT Coalition on Aging, Inc.
DATE: March 22, 2010
RE: LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The Connecticut Coalition on Aging (CCOA), founded in 1974, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all elders, especially those most vulnerable. An important facet of this mission is the administration of our annual survey of legislative issues. Following are the top five legislative priorities identified by your elder constituents. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a Coalition member regarding these priorities, please contact John Hogarth, President at JHogarth@ci.meriden.ct.us.
PRIORITIES FOR ACTION
Results of the CT Coalition on Aging 2010 Legislative Survey
1. Health Care: Provide access to prescription drugs at lower cost to seniors. (55% of respondents)
2. Aging and Disability: Fund home and community-based program and service expansions. (50% of respondents)
3. Funding Needs: Support housing improvements for seniors and the disabled. (48% of respondents)
4. Health Care: Support comprehensive universal health care for all. (46% of respondents)
5. Funding Needs: Provide property tax reform. (34% of respondents)
The CT Coalition on Aging Annual Survey of State Legislative Issues generated a total of 500 responses from across the state. 74% of the people were over the age of 65, and the survey had three categories; Health Care, Aging & Disability Services and Funding Needs. In addition to the above responses the following comments and concerns were also noted:
· Provide funding for hearing aids
· Eliminate the co-pay for the Connecticut Homecare Program for Elders
· Provide adequate reimbursement for Medicaid providers
· Reinstate Alzheimer respite funds
· Provide better public transportation for the disabled and seniors including Dial a Ride
· Continue funding of adult day care and senior centers
· Make more resources available to fight fraud against the elderly