The White House released a fact sheet earlier this week on the Biden Administration's priorities for older Americans. Along with highlighting a presidential proclamation to declare May 2021 as Older Americans Month, the fact sheet calls attention to the proposed investment of $400 billion to expand access to long-term services and supports for older Americans, specifically referencing assisted living facilities among the places that older adults receive care.

Earlier today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent a letter to the Senate Democratic Caucus on the April work period and priorities moving forward. The letter details the plans to consider President Biden's FY2022 Budget and the Build Back Better proposals, which may form the core of the forthcoming infrastructure package. Argentum is working with lawmakers to craft a long-term care section in the legislation that would include immediate provider relief and long-term investments in facilities, technology, and infection control. The full letter is posted below: