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In Touch: News from o4a
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| o4a staff joined Ohio’s Area Agencies on Aging in San Diego for the USAging Annual Conference, connecting with aging professionals from across the country and celebrating Ohio’s national recognition. Read More... |
| The o4a Annual Conference is two days packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with professionals and partners from across Ohio. From emerging trends and practical strategies to meaningful conversations and networking, you’ll leave with new ideas and connections to bring back to your organization. Whether you’re a longtime conference attendee or planning to join us for the first time, there’s something waiting for you at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, October 21-22! Read More... |
| After a summer focused largely on campaigning, Ohio lawmakers returned to the Statehouse this week to consider a temporary gas-tax moratorium with an estimated $726 million price tag. Meanwhile, the FY 2028–2029 budget process is underway, with agencies instructed to maintain current services and avoid new initiatives as Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration prepares to transition to a new governor. The next administration will ultimately shape the state’s priorities and spending decisions for the upcoming biennium. Read More... |
| The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging and four local Area Agencies on Aging connected with thousands of older Ohioans at the Healthy Aging Expo during Senior Day at the Ohio State Fair. The event provided an opportunity to share resources, connect attendees with their local AAA, and hear directly from older Ohioans about their priorities and concerns as they age. Read More... |
| On August 1, the program rolled out in Hocking, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, Washington, Athens, and Meigs counties, providing enhanced healthcare benefits to Ohioans who have both Medicaid and Medicare. AAAs partner with managed care plans to support members in getting the care they need by serving as a member’s care coordinator and/or waiver service coordinator. Read More... |
| On September 2, President Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) extending federal government funding through December 11, 2026, generally maintaining funding at FY 2026 levels. The CR also extends authorizations for important health, veterans, and transportation programs and temporarily blocks implementation of an Office of Management and Budget rule that would make significant changes to federal grantmaking.
With only four months remaining in the 119th Congress, there is a limited window to advance Older Americans Act (OAA) reauthorization. Following the Senate’s passage of S. 2120 in July, we continue to urge the House to take action before the end of the year. Read More... |
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Upcoming Webinars
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November 4, 2026
9:00AM - 12:00PM EST | This two-day virtual workshop provides an overview of benefits and services available to veterans through the State Department of Veterans Affairs and other programs. |
| November 5, 2026
9:00AM - 12:00PM EST | This two-day virtual workshop provides an overview of benefits and services available to veterans through the State Department of Veterans Affairs and other programs. |
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