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State long-term care ombudsman warns of layoffs without $275,000 funding boost
Senate Health & Welfare · April 3, 2026
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Summary
The long-term care ombudsman told the Senate committee that $275,000 is needed to staff 19 positions and that the request qualifies for nearly a 50/50 federal match; without the increase the office may lay off one to two ombudsmen, reducing oversight capacity in facilities.
The state long-term care ombudsman testified that the program — statutorily designated and operating within Vermont Legal Aid — covers more than 6,000 licensed long-term care beds and an additional 4,600 individuals receiving long-term care in the community. The ombudsman said…
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