--- title: News and Updates for Argentum Advocates | Standing With Seniors description: Standing With Seniors | News and updates for subscribers to the Argentum Advocates program focused on engaging those interested in advancing senior living on Capitol HIll. --- [Argentum Logo\_RGB2](https://argentum.org) Search - [About Argentum](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/) - [Leadership](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/leadership/) - [State Partners](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/state-partners/) - [Membership](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/membership/) - [Media Kit](https://www.argentum.org/advertising-and-sponsorship/) - [Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/) - [Federal Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/federal-advocacy/) - [State Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/state-advocacy/) - [Silver PAC](https://argentum.org/advocacy/silver-pac/) - [Advocacy News](https://www.argentum.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/) - [Events](https://argentum.org/events/) - [Senior Living Executive Conference](https://conference.argentum.org) - [Webinars](https://www.argentum.org/webinars/) - [Executive Director Leadership Institute](https://edli.argentum.org/) - [Chief Executive Summit](https://argentum.org/events/chief-executive-summit/) - [Advocacy Fund Golf Classic](https://www.argentum.org/golfclassic/) - [Senior Living Symposium](https://symposium.argentum.org/) - [Public Policy Institute & Fly-In](https://argentum.org/events/public-policy-institute-fly-in/) - [Media](https://argentum.org/media/) - [Coronavirus Toolkit](https://www.argentum.org/coronavirustoolkit/) - [Press Releases](https://argentum.org/press-releases/) - [Senior Living Executive Magazine](https://argentum.org/media/senior-living-executive-magazine/) - [Argentum Daily](https://argentum.org/media/argentum-e-newsletter/) - [Senior Living Professional](https://www.argentum.org/senior-living-professional/) - [Members in the News](https://argentum.org/topic/members-in-the-news/) - [Search by Topic](https://argentum.org/media/search-by-topic/) - [Research & Initiatives](https://argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/) - [Senior Living Impact](https://seniorlivingimpact.org/) - [Senior Living Works](https://seniorliving.works) - [Senior Living IQ](https://seniorlivingiq.org) - [Women in Leadership](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/women-in-leadership/) - [Argentum Quarterly](https://argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/argentum-quarterly/) - [Awards Programs](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/awards-recognition-programs/) - [LEAD Program](https://www.argentum.org/lead-program/) - [Standards for Senior Living](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/standards-for-senior-living/) - [Professional Development](https://argentum.org/professional-development/) - [Senior Living Supplier Directory](https://seniorlivingsupplierdirectory.com/) - [Senior Living Career Center](http://seniorlivingcareers.argentum.org/) - [Certificate Programs and Certification](https://argentum.org/professional-development/professional-certification/) - [Resource Library](https://www.argentum.org/professional-development/resource-library/) - [Executive Roundtables](https://argentum.org/professional-development/executive-roundtables/) ## [Argentum Launches New “Standing With Seniors” Resource Hub](https://blog.argentum.org/argentum-launches-new-standing-with-seniors-resource-hub) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on March 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Argentum launched a new “[Standing with Seniors](https://www.argentum.org/advocacy/standing-with-seniors/)” website last week, designed to empower seniors, families, caregivers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders with accessible and actionable information to support informed decision-making, and policies to improve the lives of seniors. The resource hub provides key data points available on a national, state, and Congressional-district level, including the number of communities, residents in assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the Medicare spending comparison between assisted living and skilled nursing, current and projected population over age 65, and more! [![sws_2024march](https://blog.argentum.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sws_2024march.png?width=909&height=424&name=sws_2024march.png)](https://www.argentum.org/advocacy/standing-with-seniors/) Additional resources available on Standing With Seniors include: [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/argentum-launches-new-standing-with-seniors-resource-hub) Topics: [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors) ## [PRESS RELEASE: Response to Phase 4 Provider Relief Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/press-release-argentum-calls-out-biden-administration-for-indefensibly-low-covid-relief-payments-for-senior-living-caregivers) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on December 15, 2021 at 3:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Argentum issued the following [press release](https://www.argentum.org/press-releases/argentum-calls-out-biden-administration-for-indefensibly-low-covid-relief-payments-for-senior-living-caregivers/) in response to yesterday's [announcement](https://blog.argentum.org/argentumadvocates/provider-relief-to-be-disbursed-this-week)by HHS and HRSA on the Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund allocations. --- Argentum Calls Out Biden Administration for Indefensibly Low COVID Relief Payments for Senior Living Caregivers *One day after HHS/HRSA said it is releasing $9 billion in Provider Relief Funds, a closer look at the methodology used to determine payments for assisted living providers is severely lacking.* --- [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/press-release-argentum-calls-out-biden-administration-for-indefensibly-low-covid-relief-payments-for-senior-living-caregivers) Topics: [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/funding), [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors), [Biden Administration](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/biden-administration) ## [Provider Relief to be Disbursed this Week](https://blog.argentum.org/provider-relief-to-be-disbursed-this-week) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on December 14, 2021 at 12:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Later this week, HHS and HRSA are expected to [begin distributing](https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/12/14/hhs-releasing-9-billion-in-prf-payments-to-support-providers-affected-by-covid-19.html) approximately $9 billion from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) to eligible health care providers. These funds are part of the $17 billion allocated in Phase 4 of the PRF, which was made possible in part due to Argentum's  advocacy efforts to save the PRF from a near-certain elimination and then to release the funds to providers. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/provider-relief-to-be-disbursed-this-week) Topics: [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/funding), [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors), [Biden Administration](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/biden-administration) ## [Sign the Petition: Don't Leave Senior Living Behind](https://blog.argentum.org/sign-the-petition-dont-leave-senior-living-behind) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on November 26, 2021 at 11:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As part of Argentum's ongoing "Don't Leave Assisted Living Behind, Again" campaign, this week we began circulating a [petition](https://www.votervoice.net/Argentum/Petitions/3009/Respond) that we will share with the Biden Administration, demonstrating the broad grassroots support for prioritizing relief and support to senior living providers. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/sign-the-petition-dont-leave-senior-living-behind) Topics: [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/funding), [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors), [Biden Administration](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/biden-administration) ## [Distribution of Provider Relief Begins, Feds Seek to Reinstate Vaccine Mandate](https://blog.argentum.org/distribution-of-provider-relief-begins-feds-seek-to-reinstate-vaccine-mandate) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on November 23, 2021 at 1:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) [began distributing](https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/11/23/biden-admin-begins-distributing-arp-prf-support-to-providers-impacted-by-pandemic.html) the $7.5 billion in rural relief from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) today, and [indicated](https://cares.linkhealth.com/#/) that they anticipate making payments from Phase 4 of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) in December and continue through January 2022. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/distribution-of-provider-relief-begins-feds-seek-to-reinstate-vaccine-mandate) Topics: [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/funding), [Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/vaccine), [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors), [Biden Administration](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/biden-administration), [OSHA](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/osha) ## [Houses Passes BBB, Argentum Seeks Changes in Senate](https://blog.argentum.org/houses-passes-bbb-argentum-seeks-changes-in-senate) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on November 19, 2021 at 2:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The House of Representatives [voted](https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2021/roll385.xml) 220-213 this morning to pass [H.R. 5376](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5376), the Build Back Better Act (reconciliation/human infrastructure). The bill will next be considered by the Senate, where it is expected to undergo significant revisions to garner the support of all 50 Democratic senators needed for passage, which would then be sent back to the House to consider the revised bill. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/houses-passes-bbb-argentum-seeks-changes-in-senate) Topics: [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors), [Infrastructure](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/infrastructure) ## [Human Infrastructure is Next on the Agenda](https://blog.argentum.org/human-infrastructure-is-next-on-the-agenda) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on November 10, 2021 at 4:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) After [passing](https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2021/roll369.xml) the [bipartisan infrastructure package](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684) late last Friday and sending to President Biden for his consideration, the House signaled that it plans to pass its version of the Build Back Better act (reconciliation/human infrastructure) potentially as soon as the week of November 15. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/human-infrastructure-is-next-on-the-agenda) Topics: [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors) ## [Calling All Advocates to Take Action!](https://blog.argentum.org/calling-all-advocates-to-take-action) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on November 4, 2021 at 5:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As part of the [Don’t Leave Assisted Living Behind, Again](https://www.argentum.org/press-releases/argentum-launches-dont-leave-us-behind-campaign-directed-at-president-biden-for-targeted-covid-relief/) campaign, Argentum sent a follow-up [letter](https://www.argentum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Argentum_Biden_Nov3_Final.pdf) to President Biden yesterday, reiterating the concerns of senior living providers and calling on the administration to prioritize the Phase 4 provider relief methodology for assisted living, along with our requests for vaccine/testing support and inclusion in the Build Back Better plan. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/calling-all-advocates-to-take-action) Topics: [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/funding), [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors), [Biden Administration](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/biden-administration) ## [Argentum Launches New ‘Don’t Leave Us Behind’ Campaign](https://blog.argentum.org/argentum-launches-new-dont-leave-us-behind-campaign) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on October 20, 2021 at 10:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Argentum sent a [letter](https://www.argentum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Argentum_Biden_Oct19_Final.pdf)yesterday to President Biden relaying the urgent needs of senior living providers, and formally kicked off its latest campaign, “[Don’t Leave Assisted Living Behind, Again](https://www.argentum.org/press-releases/argentum-launches-dont-leave-us-behind-campaign-directed-at-president-biden-for-targeted-covid-relief/).” This effort calls attention to the continued disparities in relief and support that has been made available to senior living, and the need to rectify it moving forward, including with the Phase 4 PRF payments. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/argentum-launches-new-dont-leave-us-behind-campaign) Topics: [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/funding), [Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/vaccine), [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors), [Biden Administration](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/biden-administration), [Infrastructure](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/infrastructure) ## [ALERT: Administration Releases $25.5 Billion in Provider Relief Funds](https://blog.argentum.org/alert-administration-releases-25.5-billion-in-provider-relief-funds) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/author/argentum) on September 10, 2021 at 12:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Earlier this morning, HHS [announced](https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/09/10/hhs-announces-the-availability-of-25-point-5-billion-in-covid-19-provider-funding.html) they would be releasing $25.5 billion in provider relief, to include $17 billion in Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) allocations and $8.5 billion in funding specifically from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) dedicated to rural health providers. We have confirmed that assisted living facilities are included in the definition of “provider” for phase 4 relief, but we are continuing to seek clarification on the specific distribution criteria. Argentum has been calling on the Biden administration for months to release additional funds and to ensure funds are targeted and equitable for senior living providers. We greatly appreciate your engagement in our “Release the PRF” campaign over the past several weeks that has helped apply pressure to the administration on the needs of providers. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/alert-administration-releases-25.5-billion-in-provider-relief-funds) Topics: [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/funding), [Standing With Seniors](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/standing-with-seniors), [Biden Administration](https://blog.argentum.org/topic/biden-administration) [All posts](https://blog.argentum.org/all) [Next](https://blog.argentum.org/tag/standing-with-seniors/page/2) ## Stay Connected Get updates on the latest news in the senior living community. ### Footer Newsletter - [Contact Us](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/leadership/staff/) - [Terms of Use](https://argentum.org/terms-of-use/) - [Privacy Policy](https://argentum.org/privacy-policy/) - [Trademarks](https://argentum.org/trademarks/) - [Senior Living Supplier Directory](https://seniorlivingsupplierdirectory.com/) - [Senior Living Career Center](https://https://seniorlivingcareers.argentum.org/) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.argentum.org/cookie-policy/) [![Review](https://www.argentum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GPTW-2020-2021-Graphic.png)](http://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7011541)1650 King Street, Suite 602 Alexandria, VA 22314 [(703) 894-1805](tel:703-894-1805) Argentum is the leading national trade association serving companies that own, operate, and support professionally managed senior living communities in the United States. ©2026 Argentum - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alfa---assisted-living-federation-of-america) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ArgentumSeniorLiving/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/argentum) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/assistedlivingfed)