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Aug 10, 2021

Congress Is in Recess: Here’s How to Make Your Voice Heard Read Article

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Aug 10, 2021

House Approves FY22 Aging Services Investments Read Article

Biden's Budget

President Biden’s 2022 budget request would boost funding for aging and disability programs by 33%. Learn more about how it will preserve and extend caregiver support, nutrition assistance, and home and community-based services.

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Aug 31, 2021

History in the Making: Congressional Proposals to Improve Medicare & Medicaid Read Article

Aug 30, 2021

Budget Blueprint Proposes Historic Investments in Medicare, Medicaid Read Article

Aug 11, 2021

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

Jul 29, 2021

It's Medicare's 56th Birthday. A Time for Reflection. A Time for Change. Read Article

Understanding the Federal Budget

More older Americans than ever need assistance and support to make ends meet. Learn more about the federal budget and how NCOA makes sure that deficit reduction does not come at the expense of programs that serve vulnerable seniors.

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Jul 26, 2021

Current Federal Budget and Appropriations for Aging Services Programs

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Jun 15, 2021

Elder Abuse Is Intolerable. It’s Up to Each of Us to Stop It.

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Jun 2, 2021

Biden Budget Invests in Aging Programs

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May 4, 2021

American Families Plan Includes Paid Family Leave

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Apr 29, 2021

Ramsey Alwin on Supporting Older Workers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

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Apr 12, 2021

Federal Budget Process Begins with Biden Request

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Apr 7, 2021

Home Care Gets a Boost in American Jobs Plan

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Mar 16, 2021

American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security

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Mar 10, 2021

This Women's History Month We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants

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Feb 23, 2021

Get the Facts on Elder Abuse

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Feb 20, 2021

Older Adult Nutrition Month and SNAP Advocacy

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Feb 12, 2021

How to Advocate as a Nonprofit for Older Americans

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Feb 8, 2021

Aging Well for All: 2021 Public Policy Priorities for Older Adults

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Feb 2, 2021

Thank You Letter Examples to Members of Congress

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Oct 13, 2020

Congress Recesses with More Work to Be Done

A senior Black woman is filling out her ballot at the polls.

Sep 30, 2020

What Is the Accessible Voting Act?

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Sep 22, 2020

How to Vote Healthy this Election

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Sep 18, 2020

Senators Urge Appropriators to Provide Adequate FY21 Funding for SHIP

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Jul 22, 2020

Congress Invests in Most Pressing Needs, But Budget Restrictions Remain

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May 20, 2020

Potential Financial Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Minority Older Adults

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May 20, 2020

The Heroes Act: What Is It and How Will It Provide Relief?

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May 6, 2020

What Congress Should Do for Low-Income Older Adults

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Apr 16, 2020

The Alarming Inequities of COVID-19

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Feb 27, 2020

Census 2020 & Older Adults: Reaching the Hard to Reach

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Feb 4, 2020

NCOA Endorsement of Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

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Feb 4, 2020

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 Summary

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Jan 30, 2020

Older Adults and the 2020 Census: A Colorado Story

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Apr 25, 2019

Elder Index Measure of Economic Security

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Sep 4, 2018

Joint Letter Opposing Proposals to Restrict Access to SNAP in House 2018 Farm Bill

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Jan 24, 2018

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

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