Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008

 

NCCNHR Supports the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
NCCNHR supports the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, S. 2838 and H.R. 6126, which would invalidate mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home, assisted living, and other long-term care facility contracts. Under the bills, residents and families could voluntarily choose to arbitrate an issue after a problem occurred; but they would no longer be forced in advance (usually during the admissions process) to agree to give up their right to sue the facility if it severely abused, neglected, or financially exploited the resident. S. 2838 is sponsored by Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) and Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI). H.R. 6126 is sponsored by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open pdf files. Click Here to get Adobe Acrobat Reader for Free
Quick Links: Support the Act NCCNHR 2005 Resolution on Arbitration Agreements June 18, 2008 Hearing on the Act
Support the Act!
Please urge your senators and representatives to support the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act!
NCCNHR 2005 Resolution on Arbitration Agreements
Read the NCCNHR 2005 Resolution on Arbitration Agreements.
June 18, 2008 Hearing on the Act
Former NCCNHR President Alison Hirschel testifies against  mandatory arbitration. Read Alison Hirschel's testimony.    Watch the webcast of the hearing.