Government Advocacy

Advocating for seniors, strengthening communities

Through our government advocacy efforts, we work to ensure that all people, regardless of income or circumstance, can grow and age with dignity, safety, and wellness.

Veterans event at Graceview Courtyard.
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Advocacy in Action

At Immanuel, we seek to protect and advance the rights of older adults. We actively work alongside national and state partners to monitor legislation, champion policies that support aging with dignity, and ensure the voices of older adults are heard where decisions are made.

Through strategic collaboration and timely action alerts, we help communities and stakeholders make a difference across:

  • Nebraska
  • Iowa
  • U.S. Congress

Together, we’re shaping a future where every older adult can thrive.

Our advocacy priorities

Immanuel advocates for policies and programs that directly impact the well-being of residents and PACE® participants, employees, and the broader senior community.

We share regular updates with clear, objective information on key public policy issues. Our commitment is nonpartisan, with a focus on what matters most: people.

Our advocacy priorities include:

  • Fixing Medicaid and Medicare
  • Expanding affordable housing
  • Investing in a strong workforce
U.S. Representative Don Bacon visits Immanuel Pathways of Eastern Nebraska.
Nebraska Medicaid Director Drew Gonshorowski visits Immanuel Pathways of Eastern Nebraska.

Addressing Medicaid & Medicare

Medicaid and Medicare shouldn’t be complicated, uncertain, or stressful. These programs are essential, and we believe they must provide stable, reliable coverage for every older adult without the fear of financial insecurity.

That’s why we work directly with state Medicaid leaders and regularly meet with U.S. congressional representatives to advocate for improvements to both Medicaid and Medicare.

Expanding affordable housing options

Safe, high-quality, and affordable housing is essential for seniors to live with dignity and independence. We support initiatives that increase access to housing options tailored to older adults.

Immanuel has three affordable housing communities:

  • Immanuel Courtyard in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Trinity Courtyard in Papillion, Nebraska
  • Graceview Courtyard in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Explore Immanuel's Affordable Communities

The ribbon cutting at the open house of Graceview Courtyard's new addition.
Copper Shores Village employees celebrate the community's 2025 award wins.
Immanuel employee with a resident at the Omaha zoo.
A Lakeside team member helps a resident during a dance class.

Investing in a strong workforce

Our employees are the heart of Immanuel. We advocate for policies that support workforce development, fair compensation, and training opportunities to ensure our communities remain among the best places to work.

Immanuel's Career Development Initiatives