LifeSpan Network - A Senior Services Association

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Recently, our President participated in Governor Moore's "Roundtable Discussion on Economic Impact of Federal Immigration Policy" in partnership with the American Business Coalition.

"During the roundtable, the governor heard from major Maryland employers from agriculture to healthcare and economic experts about the importance of immigrant workers and the adverse impact of mass deportation and other federal policies on Maryland’s economy."

We continue to advocate for our members, and are excited about collaborative opportunities related to immigration!

https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press-releases/governor-moore-hosts-roundtable-discussion-economic-impact-federal-immigration-policy

Give a warm welcome to our new members, ConnectBridge!

ConnectBridge helps organizations by administering leave and accommodations under federal and all 50 state laws, such as the FMLA, ADA, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, in addition to supporting your company specific leave policies. This creates a streamlined employee experience while alleviating the administrative burden from HR, ensuring your business is keeping up with constantly evolving laws and regulations.

ConnectBridge stands apart from one‑size‑fits‑all providers or call center TPAs by closing communication gaps at every level; delivering customized claim visibility, intermittent leave tracking, full return to work management and real‑time advanced insights that optimize operations, with care.

Our modern approach elevates the overall employee experience by staffing top-of-industry leave professionals, innovative technology, providing proactive 2nd claim reviews for all denials- reviewed by internal staff attorneys, and a smoother onboarding that empowers HR leaders in a way that’s compliant, compassionate and more cost-effective for your business. ConnectBridge is a subsidiary of the law firm Cozen O’Connor.

We are in the home stretch of the July 1st licensure date for Assisted Living managers!

On Monday, April 20, 2026,​ the online application portal was launched for Assisted Living Managers (ALM) to apply for licensure.

Pursuant to HB 1034/SB 720 (2022) and HB 874, all assisted living managers must be licensed by the Board to practice in Maryland effective July 1, 2026. The Board serves as the licensing authority mandated to protect the public by regulating the practice, enforcing statutes, and overseeing disciplinary actions.​​

The licensing requirements for ALM Applicants I and II and access to the online application portal are located at the following link:

https://health.maryland.gov/bonha/Pages/licensing.aspx

Lifespan Network is proud to announce an official partnership between Lifespan Products and Services (LPS) and RCM&D, a leading independent risk management, insurance, and employee benefits consulting firm. Through this partnership, RCM&D will provide exclusive Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance Programs designed to support providers across the aging services continuum!

“After working with LifeSpan and its members for many years, we are energized by this strengthened partnership,” said Jim Ma**er, SVP Senior Risk Advisor of RCM&aD. “We look forward to continuing to provide quality and innovative solutions for workers’ compensation and liability to help aging services’ facilities protect their workforce, operations, and mission.”

Read the official press release here: https://www.lifespan-network.org/2026/06/11/for-immediate-release-lifespan-network-announces-official-lps-partnership-with-rcmd-to-deliver-workers-compensation-and-liability-insurance-solutions/

LifeSpan was proud to participate in the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing and Visits on June 9. It was a great day - we visited all 7 congressional offices on our schedule, got our steps in, had a great lunch together, and built lasting relationships!

We were pleased to meet with Rep. April McClain Delaney, Rep. Glenn Ivey , and Senator Chris Van Hollen personally, and to see Congressman Steny Hoyer and Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. in passing as well!

Thanks to our members and advocates who came to our Nation's Capital on behalf of older adults in our state!