Updates
10/01/2026Federal Appropriations and Older Americans Act (OAA) UpdatesOn 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 |
10/01/2026The Next Generation MyCare Program Live in All Ohio CountiesOn 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 |
10/01/2026o4a Connects with Older Ohioans at the State FairThe 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 |
10/01/2026Ohio FY 2028–2029 State Budget Process Kicks OffAfter 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 |
10/01/2026Ohio’s Aging Network Shines at USAging Annual Conferenceo4a 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 |
07/15/2026o4a Releases 2026 Policy PrioritiesStrengthening and Modernizing Ohio’s Community-Based Aging Infrastructure Read More |
12/22/2025Closing Out 2025: A Year of Progress and PerspectiveA Message from o4a CEO Beth Kowalczyk Read More |
