KFF Issue Brief: What to Know About the Older Americans Act and the Services it Provides to Older Adults
KFF has published an issue brief, "What to Know about the Older Americans Act and the Services it Provides to Older Adults."
The issue brief - authored by Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman - provides an overview of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and the community-based social services it offers to older adults, such as meals, transportation, and caregiver support.
The authors raise concerns about potential disruptions due to the Trump administration's proposed dissolution of the Administration for Community Living within the Department of Health and Human Services, which has historically managed OAA programs. They also note that while millions benefit from OAA services, funding growth has lagged behind the increase in the older adult population. The brief underscores Congress's crucial role in funding and reauthorizing the OAA amidst these administrative changes.
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