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Pennsylvania Moves Legislation to End Death Penalty
RCPA Webinar on Proposed Rule on Overtime Requirements for Salaried Workers — Nov. 6
How a Changing Childhood Is Harming Kids’ Mental Health — John T. Broderick, Jr. Speaks on TEDx Talk
This year at RCPA’s Annual Conference A Decade of Unity, which was held in Hershey, PA, we were fortunate enough to have John Broderick, Jr. speak on mental health. His presentation and message are inspirational, and he continued to share his message on TEDx Talk. We encourage you to listen to his words on childhood mental health. You can view the speech here.
PA 211 Helpline: An Under-Sourced ‘Resource’ for Returning Citizens
RCPA Golf Outing Raises Funds for PAC: Thank You to All Participants!
RCPA held a golf fundraiser for the RCPA Political Action Committee (RCPA PAC) on Monday, October 9, 2023. This successful event raised much-needed funds for our legislative activities, and we would like to thank all the generous golfers who participated and contributed. Congratulations to our winners! In addition, we would like to thank our sponsors:
Tournament Sponsor:
- Expert County Care Management
Lunch Sponsors:
- Brier Dlugolecki Strategies
- Novak Strategic Advisors
Beverage Hole Sponsors:
- Comprehensive Financial Associates/PA Pension Planners
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Prize Sponsors:
- Qualifacts
- Salisbury Behavioral Health, a division of RHA Health Services
Hole Sponsors:
- Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy
- Christopher S. Lucas & Associates
- Embolden WC Trust
- Firetree, Ltd
- Hearten Workers’ Comp Program
- Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
- Step By Step, Inc.
- Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Your support is always appreciated. We encourage anyone interested to make a personal contribution to the RCPA PAC. For your convenience, you can now make an online contribution. Thank you again for your participation and support, and congratulations to our golf winners!
Your participation in the RCPA-PAC is completely voluntary, and you may contribute as much or as little as you choose. Donations are not tax-deductible and will be used for political purposes. You may choose not to participate without fear of reprisal. You will not be favored or disadvantaged by reason of the amount of your contribution or decision not to contribute.
Keeping Youth Safe From (and in) the Juvenile Justice System
Prisoners of Pa.’s Secret System of Indefinite Isolation Sue for Release and Damages (Paywalled)
Senator Casey to Introduce HCBS Funding Bill
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey, the Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, will be introducing new legislation on the floor of Senate titled “The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act of 2023.”
The HCBS Relief Act of 2023 would provide dedicated Medicaid funds to states for two years to stabilize their HCBS service delivery networks, recruit and retain HCBS direct care workers, and meet the long-term service and support needs of people eligible for Medicaid home and community-based services. States would receive a 10-point increase in the federal match (FMAP) for Medicaid for two fiscal years to enhance HCBS. Funds could be used to increase direct care worker pay, provide benefits such as paid family leave or sick leave, and pay for transportation expenses to and from the homes of those being served. The additional funds also can be used to support family caregivers, pay for recruitment and training of additional direct care workers, and pay for technology to facilitate services. The funds can help decrease or eliminate the waiting lists for HCBS in the states.
The HCBS Relief Act of 2023 will be introduced during the fourth week of October with a House companion bill expected to be released in the near future. Please join RCPA in supporting this critical piece of legislation to create a viable and sustainable pathway for HCBS.
If you have any questions, please contact your respective RCPA Policy Director.
Thank You to the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors!
As we make our final preparations for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference A Decade of Unity, we would like to showcase and take the opportunity to thank our sponsors and exhibitors! We encourage attendees to meet and get to know these organizations in our Connections Hall Wednesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 12. View the full list below, and thank you once again to everyone who supports our conference! We are excited to see you at the Hershey Lodge!
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