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Apr 8, 2021

The Rationale for FY22 Aging Services Funding Read Article

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Apr 12, 2021

Federal Budget Process Begins with Biden Request 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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Jan 27, 2022

Understanding Federal Funding for Senior Centers Read Article

Dec 7, 2021

How the Home Care Provisions in Build Back Better Will Impact Families Read Article

Nov 9, 2021

Senate Releases FY22 Funding Proposals for Aging Services Programs Read Article

Oct 18, 2021

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

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Oct 12, 2021

Build Back Better Act Stalls in Congress

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Aug 31, 2021

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

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Aug 30, 2021

Budget Blueprint Proposes Historic Investments in Medicare, Medicaid

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Aug 10, 2021

House Approves FY22 Aging Services Investments

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Aug 10, 2021

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

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Jul 26, 2021

Current Federal Budget and Appropriations for Aging Services Programs

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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

Address a Significant Public Health Issue: Funding for Falls Prevention Programs

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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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Feb 23, 2021

The Importance of Funding for Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

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Feb 19, 2021

Restore Funding for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

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Oct 13, 2020

Congress Recesses with More Work to Be Done

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Sep 18, 2020

Representatives Request Adequate FY21 Funding for Medicare SHIP and SCSEP in Joint Letter

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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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Feb 4, 2020

NCOA Endorsement of Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

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Jun 13, 2019

Funding for Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs in FY20

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Jun 4, 2015

Get the Facts on Senior Centers

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