LifeSpan's mission is rooted in providing leadership on behalf of our members on public policy issues that confront the long term care industry in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Over the past several years, LifeSpan's advocacy has led to maximizing Medicaid reimbursement for the services our providers render as well as stemming the tide of needless and burdensome regulations that stifle innovation in the delivery of quality care to our seniors.

At the same time, we have worked with Maryland and D.C. government to raise  standards to improve the care offered in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities and medical adult day care centers. LifeSpan will continue to guide our membership as the preeminent long term care association in the region and serve as the architect of solutions for issues that challenge providers and policy makers.

Grass Roots Respect for Seniors Campaign
Meet the Candidates
Keswick

2006 Legislative Session
Sine Die

2005 Legislative Session
2005 Session Wrap Up

Finding your Legislator
Please click the link to find your local representatives in Maryland.
http://www.capwiz.com/aahsa/state/main/?state=md

Workgroups and Task Forces
LifeSpan encourages our members to become active in our public policy efforts. Please take the time and join one of our Workgroups or Task Forces to assist in shaping our association's positions.

LifeSpan's committee's include:
(1) Legislative and Regulatory Policy Committee
(2) Assisted Living Task Force
(3) Managed Care Task Force
(4) Reimbursement Committee
(5) Newly-Formed Medicaid Reform Ad Hoc Committee

Also if you have questions about policy issues

Additional Legislative Information
LifeSpan members can access the Office of Health Care Quality's website to download provider forms, view clinic alerts and obtain recently released information by visiting http:\\dhmh.state.md.us/ohcq.

For more information regarding legislation before the Maryland General Assembly go to the official web site of the legislature.www.mlis.state.md.us/p>

For information pertaining to legislation before the District of Columbia City Council please go to:
www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us

DHMH is in the process of developing a managed care program for individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.  For the most recent information on this important proposal, to to http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/communitychoice/index.html.

Additional Regulatory Information
LifeSpan members can access COMAR online, which allows providers to view the most up to date information about Maryland regulations governing nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care facilities and continuing care retirement communities.
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/
Assisted Living Bulletin

New and Important Updated Information
Correct Way to Bill Pre-October Therapy Services
Pressure Ulcers Guidance
Medicare Part D Fact Sheet from CMS