January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026 Honorable Averil E. George Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Human Services 1303 Hospital Ground Knud Hansen Complex, Building A St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Invitation to Testify – Aging with Dignity & Bill No. 36-0192 Dear Commissioner George, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify at the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. During Block I (10:00 AM), the Committee will conduct an oversight review entitled “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands.” This discussion will focus on the operational conditions of all government and privately operated nursing homes and long-term care facilities, including quality of care, staffing adequacy, infrastructure, occupancy rates, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and each facility’s status toward CMS certification and federal Conditions of Participation. …
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January 23, 2026 Honorable Averil E. George Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Human Services 1303 Hospital Ground Knud Hansen Complex, Building A St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Invitation to Testify – Aging with Dignity & Bill No. 36-0192 Dear Commissioner George, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify at the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. During Block I (10:00 AM), the Committee will conduct an oversight review entitled “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands.” This discussion will focus on the operational conditions of all government and privately operated nursing homes and long-term care facilities, including quality of care, staffing adequacy, infrastructure, occupancy rates, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and each facility’s status toward CMS certification and federal Conditions of Participation. Particular attention will be given to barriers to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and corrective actions necessary to secure sustainable federal funding. During Block II (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM), the Committee will consider Bill No. 36-0192, an Act amending Title 34, Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 15, to enact the Senior Financial Protection and Promissory Note Abuse Prevention Act of 2025, proposed by Senator Alma Francis Heyliger. Your testimony is essential as we work to strengthen accountability, elevate care standards, and safeguard the health, dignity, and financial well-being of the Virgin Island’s aging community. Please submit written testimony at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Should you require further information, please contact my office directly. I look forward to your participation as we work together to ensure dignity, security, and protection for our seniors. Respectfully, The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports and Parks Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Legislature of the Virgin Islands P.O. BOX 1690 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802 (340) 693-3571 CHAIRMAN Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports & Parks VICE-CHAIRMAN Committee on Economic Development & Agriculture MEMBER Committee of the Whole Committee on Rules & Judiciary Committee on Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Senator-At-Large 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands