3:30-4:45 p.m

29-F. How is Your State Protecting Life Plan Community Consumers?

Curious which states have “on-the-books” protections for current and prospective residents of life plan communities? This session will offer a guided tour of how state statutes codify these protections. Presenters will examine statutory language across various areas, including residents’ rights related to annual fee increases, the right to organize and relocate, marketing materials and communication requirements, resident representation on boards of directors, grievances and arbitration, and ownership transitions. You’ll gain insight into unusual or notable statutory language that makes certain states examples to emulate—or to avoid. An expert panel will also discuss how current law and advocacy shape interactions between life plan communities and consumers, and the implications of this advocacy for life plan community leaders.

• Dee Pekruhn, Senior Director, Life Plan Communities and CCaH, LeadingAge