Public Policy & Action

• Our Positions
• Federal Funding for Seniors Programs
• Older Americans Act
• Long-Term Services & Supports
• Health Care Reform
• Advocacy Toolkit

Resources

For Professionals

• Sen. Sanders OAA Bill Champions NCOA Priorities
• Congress Finalizes OAA and Other FY12 Appropriations
• Bill Would Strengthen Senior Transportation
• FY12 Appropriations Move Forward
• Advocacy Toolkit: Long-Term Services & Supports

For Older Adults and Caregivers

• Poverty is Personal
• Straight Talk for Seniors™

For Advocates

• Sen. Sanders OAA Bill Champions NCOA Priorities
• Congress Finalizes OAA and Other FY12 Appropriations

Public Policy & Action

There's strength in numbers. We bring the voices of older adults—especially the vulnerable and disadvantaged—and the organizations that serve them to Washington to improve public policy for seniors.

Explore our issues:

NCOA Public Policy Priorities for the 112th Congress

The 112th Congress presents a variety of challenges and opportunities for accomplishing many of NCOA's public policy goals on behalf of America’s seniors. Read a summary of our Tier One, Two, and Three priorities.

Federal Funding for Seniors Programs

Budgets are tight, and vital programs are facing severe cuts. See what’s being proposed in Congress—and help us preserve and maximize funding for senior programs and services.

Older Americans Act

The OAA funds critical services like meals, job training, and senior centers. The act is up for reauthorization—and it’s our chance to make it work better for America’s seniors.

Economic Security

• One Away Campaign for Elder Economic Security
  Discover the truth about economic insecurity for older Americans—and call for change—through our national video advocacy campaign.

Health

• Long-Term Services & Supports
  Find out about new provisions in health reform that make it easier for seniors to get services and supports in their homes and communities. See how we can work together to protect against cuts to Medicaid coverage for these services.
  
  
• Health Care Reform
  Confused about health care reform and how it affects seniors? Get the straight facts—and see how we’re working to make sure the new law is fully implemented, including important provisions on elder abuse.

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