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Political Landscape Study Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging Public Policy Committee POLITICAL LANDSCAPE STUDY LEHIGH VALLEY ALLIANCE ON AGING PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE Diane A. Menio, Executive Director Michael Donio, Policy Consultant Kathy Cubit, Director of Advocacy Initiatives 100 South Broad Street ♦ Suite 1500 ♦ Philadelphia, PA 19110 528 North New Street ♦ 4th Floor ♦ Bethlehem, PA 18018 800-356-3606 www.carie.org January 2012 Contents I. Executive Summary II. Greater Lehigh Valley Regional Landscape: Appendices A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 III. Political Landscape: Appendices B-1, B-2, B-3 IV. Policy Issues: Appendix C-1 Appendices A-1: Lehigh County Population A-2: Northampton County Population A-3: Medicare Population by County & Type of Insurance A-4: Lehigh & Northampton Medicaid Population by Enrollment B-1: Key House and Senate Committees B-2: Lehigh Valley Senate & House Member Committee Assignments B-3: Lehigh Valley Legislators Contact Information C-1: Policy Committee Issues – Survey Results Attachments 1. CARIE Handout for Legislators 2. The Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging Fact Sheet for Legislators I. Executive Summary The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE), is focused on supporting the Public Policy Committee of the Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging (Alliance) to advocate for the rights and interests of older adults living in the greater Lehigh Valley. While the composition of the Alliance is varied - each stakeholder has its own goals and objectives - there is a shared goal of improving the lives of older adults as set forth in the Mission and Vision of the Alliance. To this end, CARIE employs its resources to establish a framework for the Alliance to communicate its priority issues and positions to legislative and regulatory bodies at the local and state levels. First and foremost is the identification of key legislative committees and legislators who serve on those committees (Appendix B-2) and facilitating in-office meetings to introduce the Alliance. Given the political landscape of the Lehigh Valley as well as the general political climate of Pennsylvania, establishing lines of communication with elected officials is a necessity if the Alliance is to be involved in the public policy process. CARIE is also interested in the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) because of the comprehensive role these agencies have in providing services for the older adult community. It is the intent of CARIE to be involved in the “State Plan on Aging” process as required of the State Unit on Aging under the Older Americans Act and to ensure that the Alliance has adequate input into this planning process. Accordingly, CARIE will follow an action plan designed to involve the Public Policy Committee in the policy formation process at the local and state levels. This will be accomplished through the following steps: a. Work with the Public Policy Committee to further refine the top (3) issues on which it wants to concentrate and formulate an action plan; b. Establish working relationships with Lehigh Valley legislators; c. Help communicate the issues and priorities of the Public Policy Committee to Lehigh Valley legislators; d. Monitor legislative calendars of the Pennsylvania House and Senate, especially with regard to the Committees identified in Appendix B-1; e. Monitor regulatory developments that could affect older adults or the provision of services to older adults, and inform the Public Policy Committee of opportunities to submit comments on key proposed regulations. f. Monitor administrative policy of the Department of Aging or Department of Public Welfare regarding policy that could negatively impact older adults, and inform the Public Policy Committee of opportunities to participate in advocacy on administrative issues. g. Reach-out to other community-based organizations that serve the needs of the elderly and make them aware of the interests of the Alliance. h. Engage in the development of the “State Plan on Aging” i. Engage in the state budget process by observing hearings and advocating as needed to respond to potentially detrimental proposals. On major policy issues, CARIE will work with the Public Policy Committee of the Alliance to formulate positions and recommendations to speak with one voice when addressing not only policymakers, but the public as well. It is essential that the public is made aware of the stakeholders in the Alliance and the work they are doing in the community to the benefit of older adults. Given the size of the older population in the greater Lehigh Valley, it is reasonable to believe that most residents either have an older person in their family or know a family that may require services for an older adult. CARIE continues its work of being a key advocate for the rights and interests of the elderly in the fulfillment of its mission. II. Greater Lehigh Valley Regional Landscape Pennsylvania is ranked fourth in the nation for the percent of those age 65 years and older and fifth in actual numbers, with nearly two million residents age 65 or older of a total PA population of 12.7 million. This amounts to approximately 15.4 percent of the population according to the US Census Bureau’s, 2010 Census.1 While there is a general tendency to identify all persons 65 years and older as “elderly” in actuality this population is often further subdivided (See Table 1). According 2010 census data, the population of Pennsylvania 2010 census data2 the Lehigh Valley totals 349,497 residents in Age 65 to 74 979,538 Lehigh County of which 14.8% are age 65 years Age 75 to 84 674,093 and older and 297,735 residents in Northampton Age 85 and older 305,676 County of which 15.7% are age 65 years and Table 1 over. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as of July 2010, there were 2,258,365 Medicare beneficiaries (includes Medicare beneficiaries who are 1 “The Older Population: 2010 – 2010 Census Briefs” issued November 2011 by the U.S. Census Bureau. (http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-09.pdf, downloaded January 24, 2012) 2 U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census (http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk – downloaded January 24, 2012) disabled and under age 65) in Pennsylvania.3 The Medicare enrollment in Lehigh and Northampton counties is 60,390 and 53,175 respectively.4 With continued growth of persons 65 and older, the demand for services can only increase. With cutbacks in government funding, more responsibility falls on the community, especially as represented by the stakeholders in the Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging. III. Political Landscape Greater Lehigh Valley is represented in the Pennsylvania General Assembly (House & Senate) by 4 Senate seats and 10 House seats (based on 2010 Census data, there may be some changes to districts as redistricting takes place). The PA General Assembly is composed of 253 members including 203 House seats and 50 Senate seats. The Republican Party currently controls both the Executive and Legislative branches of government holding a majority of 110 seats in the House and a 30 to 20 margin in the Senate. a. House and Senate Committees: Please see Appendix B-1 These are the primary House and Senate Committees identified as mostly likely to PA Legislative Committees consider legislation that may impact older HOUSE SENATE Pennsylvanians. (see Table 2) • Aging & Older • Aging & Youth Adults Services b. Lehigh Valley • Appropriations • Appropriations Senator/Representative Committee • Health • Public Health & Assignments: Please see Appendix Welfare B-2 Table 2 Leadership: Senator Pat Browne, (R) Lehigh-Northampton is Majority Whip. In this position, Senator Browne is a key force in moving legislation through the process and garnering support from his caucus. It is imperative that lines of communication be established with Senator Browne. 3 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, “Medicare Enrollment – All Beneficiaries as of July 2010” (https://www.cms.gov/MedicareEnRpts/Downloads/Sageall10.pdf - downloaded January 24, 2012) 4 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, “Medicare Aged and Disabled by State and County as of July 2010” (https://www.cms.gov/MedicareEnRpts/Downloads/County2010.pdf - downloaded January 24, 2012) Senator Bob Mensch, (R) Lehigh-Northampton, is Vice Chair of the Public Health & Welfare Committee. He may be helpful when legislation relevant to the goals of the Alliance come before this committee. Lehigh Valley Federal Representation: House: Representative Charlie Dent (R-15th) Senate: Senator Bob Casey (D) Senator Pat Toomey (R) Representative Dent is acquainted with the Alliance. Communication and liaison is being established with Senator Casey and Senator Toomey. CARIE has a longstanding relationship with Senator Casey dating back to his years as Auditor General in PA. c. Voting record on issues Since policymakers tend to be generally supportive of issues that impact older adults, voting records have not been analyzed. What is important is to identify area legislators who serve on key committees that will be helpful in addressing legislation favorable to older adults. Establishing lines of communications with these legislators is essential if the Alliance is to have input on public policy issues and have its positions heard. A recent example of bipartisan support is the “Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Act,” House Bill 210, which passed the PA General Assembly and was signed by Governor Tom Corbett. This legislation passed unanimously and had the support of the entire Lehigh Valley delegation in both the House and Senate. Given the typical absence of bipartisan cooperation, this should be viewed as an opportunity to promote positive legislation. Key to offering input on legislation is developing lines of communication with elected officials. The Alliance is a non-partisan group with the potential to have its voice heard on public policy issues. Involvement with the committees is an opportunity for the Alliance to raise issues that are important to its stakeholders.
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