Health & Long-Term Care

We are a national leader on health care policy affecting older adults, focusing on ensuring access for low-income seniors and investing in evidence-based programs. Our work in long-term services and supports (LTSS) helps older adults and people with disabilities pay for the care they need at home.

What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Aug 07, 2024

The ADA is a law that prohibits businesses and services from discriminating against people with disabilities as they navigate everyday life in finding work, travel, health care and entertainment.

Current Federal Budget and Appropriations for Aging Services Programs

Aug 05, 2024

What Are My Rights In A Nursing Home?

Aug 05, 2024

NCOA Older Americans Act Reauthorization Priorities

Jun 27, 2024

Get the Facts on Older Americans

Jun 01, 2024

Adults age 65+ are a fast-growing segment of America’s population. Get the facts on our nation’s older adults, including key trends and challenges.

What Is Long-Term Care Insurance?

Apr 30, 2024

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.

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

Dec 11, 2023

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.

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

Oct 30, 2023

NCOA Proposes Key Changes for the Older Americans Act

Aug 23, 2023

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

Nov 23, 2022

Advocate for Older Adults and Their Communities

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.

Make your voice heard today.