Public Policy for Older Adults

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NCOA is lifting up the work of Healthy People Healthy Democracy to ensure all older adults have a safe, healthy, and informative voting experience as the midterms approach.

Sep 7, 2022

Elections Guide for Older Adults: How to Stay Safe While Voting Read Article

Jun 10, 2022

Digital Redlining: Why Some Older Adults Overpay for Bad Internet Read Article

Mar 23, 2022

Final Funding for Aging Services Falls Short of Original Proposals Read Article

Feb 9, 2022

3G Network Shutdowns: The Impact on Older Adults Read Article

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Aug 10, 2021

House Approves FY22 Aging Services Investments Read Article

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Jul 29, 2021

It's Medicare's Birthday. A Time for Reflection. A Time for Change. 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.

Read Our Policy Roadmap

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Jun 15, 2021

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

May 4, 2021

American Families Plan Includes Paid Family Leave Read Article

Apr 7, 2021

Home Care Gets a Boost in American Jobs Plan Read Article

Mar 16, 2021

American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security Read Article

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Mar 7, 2021

Tell Congress to Support Older Adults in the COVID-19 Relief Bill

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Feb 23, 2021

Get the Facts on Elder Abuse

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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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Jan 7, 2021

A Call for Justice and Dignity

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Dec 14, 2020

Effective Advocacy at Home

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Oct 13, 2020

Congress Recesses with More Work to Be Done

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Jul 22, 2020

Congress Invests in Most Pressing Needs, But Budget Restrictions Remain

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May 20, 2020

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

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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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