2015 Legislative Session Summary: Déjà vu

The 2015 legislative session was a bit of déjà vu: In 2013 we left virtually empty-handed on the funding front, but passed a strong policy package – including most of 245D and DWRS. In 2014 we came roaring back and secured a higher rate increase than hoped for in the previous year.

This year ARRM again passed significant policy reforms, but came away without any rate increase for Home & Community-Based Services.

Read ARRM's full 2015 Legislative Summary

Looking ahead, our intent is to maintain that déjà vu into 2016 with a significant rate increase. ARRM and The 5% Campaign are already gearing up with grassroots and direct lobbying strategies for an all-out operation. We’re hearing that the troops are ready and eager to get started, and will be launching strategic efforts very soon – much like the 2014 campaign.

--Bruce Nelson, CEO and Barb Turner, COO