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Long-term care insurance pays for your health needs and help with life’s everyday tasks when federal health insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid fall short.

Apr 30, 2024

What Is Long-Term Care Insurance? Read Article

Apr 30, 2024

Understanding the Federal Budget and Its Impact on Older Adults Read Article

Apr 11, 2024

Current Federal Budget and Appropriations for Aging Services Programs Read Article

Jan 31, 2024

NCOA Older Americans Act Reauthorization Priorities Read Article

As Congress continues to delay important decisions for fiscal year 2024, the lack of permanent funding puts many programs older adults rely on at risk of cuts or elimination.

Dec 11, 2023

Patchwork, Temporary Funding Leaves Key Programs and Benefits for Older Adults at Risk Read Article

While Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown, the lack of permanent funding puts many programs older adults rely on at risk of cuts or elimination. Here's how to urge your members of Congress to fully fund these important programs.

Oct 30, 2023

Congress Has Work to Finish to Fund Important Programs for Older Adults Read Article

Action Center

Your voice matters. Members of Congress need to hear from you—their constituents—on what issues matter most. Use NCOA's advocacy tool to help protect and strengthen the programs we all depend on as we age.

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As the Older Americans Act is getting modernized, NCOA sent a letter to the U.S. Administration for Community Living giving key recommendations on what should be in the vital law to help us all age well.

Aug 23, 2023

NCOA Proposes Key Changes for the Older Americans Act Read Article

Mar 13, 2023

Get the Facts on Chronic Disease Self-Management Read Article

Dec 12, 2022

Get the Facts on Older Americans Read Article

Nov 23, 2022

Helping the Medicare.gov Medicare Plan Finder Live up to Its Name Read Article

NCOA Advocacy

Learn more about the roadmap that guides our policy and advocacy efforts, and how these positions support our commitment to improving the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

Our Policy Positions

Learn about the positions that guide our advocacy efforts, and how they support our ability to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

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How to Advocate for Issues You Care About

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Feb 13, 2024

How to Advocate as a Nonprofit for Older Americans Read Article

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Dec 15, 2020

Top 10 Tips for a Successful Visit with a Member of Congress Read Article

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Dec 14, 2020

Effective Advocacy at Home Read Article

Prevention, Wellness, & Chronic Care
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NCOA's Ramsey Alwin shares highlights from a United Nations International Day of Older Persons panel on "The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women."

Oct 6, 2022

Older Women to the World: We Exist and We Have Rights

Read the letter pressing for expanded obesity treatment coverage for Medicare beneficiaries sent to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.

Sep 27, 2022

Fairness in Obesity Treatment: Letter to HHS and CMS Leaders

A historic investment in home care included in Senate legislation is currently under discussion. Find out how you help older adults remain healthy and independent at home.

Jun 15, 2022

3 Reasons You Should Support Home Care for Older Adults

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May 12, 2022

Martha Peláez on Maximizing the Independence, Well-Being, and Health of Older Adults Through Falls Prevention

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May 4, 2021

American Families Plan Includes Paid Family Leave

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Apr 7, 2021

Home Care Gets a Boost in American Jobs Plan

A senior woman is in the parking hugging her granddaughters as they kiss her on the cheeks.

Mar 16, 2021

American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security

A senior woman is monitoring her glucose levels.

Feb 19, 2021

Restore Funding for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

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Jul 22, 2020

Congress Invests in Most Pressing Needs, But Budget Restrictions Remain

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May 6, 2020

What Congress Should Do for Low-Income Older Adults

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Feb 4, 2020

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 Summary

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Jan 24, 2018

Anna Maria Chávez on Turning 65: Navigating Critical Decisions to Age Well

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