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Marci Phillips, NCOA's Director of Public Policy & Advocacy

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Marci Phillips

NCOA's Director of Public Policy & Advocacy

Marci Phillips has been NCOA's Director of Public Policy and Advocacy since 2010. She oversees NCOA's policy work in the areas of budget and appropriations for seniors’ programs, the Older Americans Act (OAA), economic security, hunger, and elder justice.

Latest from Marci Phillips

Older woman doing a video call on a tablet

ArticleNov 15, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit Made Permanent in Final Infrastructure Bill

An up close shot of Benjamin Franklin on the 100 dollar bill with an overlay of the American flag.

ArticleNov 09, 2021

Senate Releases FY22 Funding Proposals for Aging Services Programs

An older, black female is smiling while on the job in a production warehouse.

ArticleOct 12, 2021

New Bill Strengthens Job Programs for Older Workers

A shot of the House side of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC.

ArticleAug 10, 2021

House Approves FY22 Aging Services Investments

A side view of the east side of the capitol building in Washington.

ArticleAug 10, 2021

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

The statue of freedom on the top of the dome of the U.S. Capitol in the morning light.

ArticleJul 26, 2021

Current Federal Budget and Appropriations for Aging Services Programs

A young health care worker is providing support to a senior woman during a home visit.

ArticleJun 02, 2021

Biden Budget Invests in Aging Programs

Volunteers gather outside to pack boxes/meals for delivery to seniors and people with disabilities, only the food, boxes, and tables can be seen.

ArticleApr 12, 2021

Federal Budget Process Begins with Biden Request

A senior black woman is doing strength exercise with dumbbells in her home.

ArticleApr 12, 2021

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

A happy Black, intergenerational family is sitting on the couch at home.

ArticleApr 08, 2021

The Rationale for FY22 Aging Services Funding

A senior woman and her grandson pose for a photo in the street of their neighborhood while both holding American flags.

ArticleMar 07, 2021

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

A senior woman is monitoring her glucose levels.

ArticleFeb 19, 2021

Restore Funding for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

An empty congressional chamber, reserved for the Speaker of the House/Senate President, and clerks.

ArticleOct 13, 2020

Congress Recesses with More Work to Be Done

The U.S. capitol building with a backdrop of a stimulus package, American flag, U.S. dollar banknote, and coronavirus bloodtest vial.

ArticleJul 22, 2020

Congress Invests in Most Pressing Needs, But Budget Restrictions Remain

senior masked caucasian couple receives a grocery delivery at home during the COVID-19 quarantine

ArticleMay 20, 2020

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

A senior man with a yellow hard hat and glasses works with a large drill bit at a plant workshop.

ArticleApr 28, 2020

The Pandemic’s Threat to Older Workers

An older man receives a grocery delivery at home during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

ArticleApr 08, 2020

What Congress Has Done for COVID-19 Relief and What Might Be Next

A group of older adults are going through their daily stretching exercise routine at a senior center.

ArticleFeb 04, 2020

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 Summary

A disabled man using a cane is seen leaving a nursing home.

ArticleJun 13, 2019

Improve Access to Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services

A male nurse is helping a Black senior man walk in a nursing home.

ArticleJun 13, 2019

Funding for Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs in FY20

An older Asian man smiles on the balcony of his house.

ArticleJun 05, 2019

The Importance of Reauthorizing the Older Americans Act

A closeup shot of a pharmacist assisting a customer with their prescription.

ArticleJun 05, 2019

The Importance of Improving Medicare Low-Income Beneficiary Enrollment

A nurse holds the hands of a female senior.

ArticleApr 24, 2018

What Is the Improving Medicare Markets Initiative (IMMI)?

A closeup shot of a pharmacist assisting a customer with their prescription.

ArticleApr 13, 2017

Improving Medicare Low-Income Beneficiary Enrollment

The statue of freedom on the top of the dome of the U.S. Capitol in the morning light.

ArticleOct 12, 2021

Build Back Better Act Stalls in Congress

Up close image of Medicare and Medicaid health insurance cards.

ArticleAug 30, 2021

Budget Blueprint Proposes Historic Investments in Medicare, Medicaid

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