How Monica Wallace supports our senior citizen community:
Helped pass safe staffing legislation to ensure healthcare patients and nursing home residents receive quality care.
Helped pass record funding for long-term care by raising the Medicaid reimbursement rate for nursing homes.
Secured funding for new Lancaster Senior Center van, senior programs in Cheektowaga, and accessibility upgrades to facilities outside Hennepin Park Senor Center.
Passed legislation to expand and improve access to the ombudsman program, helping nursing home residents access independent advocates to ensure they are receiving quality, appropriate care
Sponsored and passed legislation to improve access to hospice and palliative care.
Co-sponsored legislation to expand STAR tax exemptions.
Helped pass budget provisions to set cap on the cost of insulin and lower prescription drug prices.
Advocating for Affordable Independent Senior Housing Assistance Program.