<h2>Texas ALFA Membership Benefits</h2>
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You are invited to make your voice heard in your industry through membership in Texas ALFA, the premier voice of the licensed assisted living industry in Texas. Texas ALFA membership and participation will give you and your community a decided advantage.

Count yourself IN... Informed ... Involved ... In pursuit of the best assisted living in the country!

<b>Learn More About Texas ALFA Membership!</b>
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	<li>Associate Membership</li>
	<li>Industry Partner Membership</li>
	<li>Provider Membership</li>
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<b>Join Texas ALFA Today!</b>
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	<li><a href="http://www.txalfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Associate-Membership-Application.docx">Associate Membership Application</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.txalfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Industry-Partner-Brochure.pdf">Industry Partner Membership Brochure</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.txalfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Provider-Brochure-2013.pdf">Provider Membership Brochure</a></li>
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Membership Benefits:</h2>
<b>Legislative &amp; Regulatory Representation</b>

Texas ALFA's Chairman, the Board of Directors and the Legislative Committee work actively on all issues relevant to assisted living facilities in Texas, monitoring legislation and working with regulatory agencies and governing bodies. Texas ALFA is your voice on these critical matters affecting your program.

<b>Annual Membership Directory</b>

Texas ALFA publishes a comprehensive Membership Directory for the association. This annual guide is distributed to the membership at no charge, as well as to the members of the Texas Legislature and the state regulatory staff. It is also available to Area Agencies on Aging and other interested organizations. Directory free to Texas ALFA members.

<b>Texas ALFA Fax Alerts</b>

Texas ALFA stays on top of issues relevant to the assisted living industry in Texas. Whenever a particular issue breaks, Texas ALFA members are kept informed via Texas ALFA FAX Alerts. Whether new regulatory rulings or a call to action on a pending public hearing, Texas ALFA members stay informed! Free to Texas ALFA members..

<b>Education and Training</b>

Texas ALFA provides top-notch Administrator Training programs which meet the Texas requirements for assisted living administrators. Additional programs for administrators and other AL staff are offered throughout the state during the year. Discount registration fees for TALA members. Learn more about TALA education and training.

<b>Annual Conference &amp; Trade Show</b>

Texas ALFA’s Annual Conference and Trade Show features well known speakers, numerous educational sessions, networking opportunities and a trade show that features the best of the best the Industry Partners have to offer the assisted living industry in Texas. Dozens of vendors all under one roof make your business shopping convenient and easy. Discount registration fees for Texas ALFA members.

<b>Employee Benefits &amp; Group Purchasing</b>

As a Texas ALFA member, you are encouraged to utilize the products and services provided by the vendor members – the "Industry Partners." In many cases, you’ll receive special discounts on services ranging from architects to food to emergency call systems and more. Special programs are also available to help you provide better benefits for employees, including health insurance, long-term care insurance and workers’ compensation insurance.

<b>ALFA Resources for Consumer Education &amp; Disclosure</b>

Special tools developed by ALFA to help you educate and inform your consumers -– Consumer Information Statement, Model Resident Admission Agreement and Consumer Guide &amp; Checklist.

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