Older Americans Act Overview
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Which program helps older Americans access information about their retirement benefits?

  • Pension Counseling and Information Program (correct)
  • National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
  • National Center on Elder Abuse
  • National Education and Resource Center on Women and Retirement Planning

    • What resource supports programs aimed at reducing social isolation among older adults?

  • Elder Rights Support Activities
  • Pension Counseling and Information Program
  • EngAGED (correct)
  • National Eldercare Locator

    • How much funding did the National Center on Elder Abuse receive for FY2024?

  • $516,000
  • $765,000 (correct)
  • $1.2 million
  • $2.0 million

    • Which resource provides training and technical assistance to state long-term care ombudsmen?

    <p>National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Title I of the OAA?

    <p>To outline broad social policy objectives for older Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints the Assistant Secretary for Aging?

    <p>The President with Senate approval (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)?

    <p>They must be public or private nonprofit organizations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the State and Territorial Units on Aging (SUAs) play according to Title II?

    <p>They are responsible for planning and policy development at the state level. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Area Agencies on Aging are independent nonprofit agencies according to a 2023 survey?

    <p>42% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total FY2024 funding allocated for the Older Adult Equity Collaborative?

    <p>$1.2 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which populations does the Older Adult Equity Collaborative provide information for?

    <p>Older individuals across diverse racial and sexual orientation groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one purpose of the Program Performance and Technical Assistance?

    <p>To develop performance measurement tools and best practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the HCFAC ‘wedge’ funding?

    <p>It varies from year to year as determined by the HHS Secretary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Title III of the Older Americans Act primarily authorize?

    <p>Grants for SUAs and AAAs to coordinate programs for those aged 60 and older (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is primarily responsible for administering most programs under the Older Americans Act?

    <p>Administration on Aging (AOA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following services is NOT explicitly mentioned as a health-related social service under the Older Americans Act?

    <p>Health insurance counseling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Title IV of the Older Americans Act?

    <p>To authorize funding for training and research in aging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who administers the Community Service Employment for Older Americans program?

    <p>U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Title I of the OAA

    Sets objectives for improving lives of older Americans including income, health, and care services.

    Administration on Aging (AOA)

    Federal agency advocating for older persons established under Title II of the OAA.

    Assistant Secretary for Aging

    Appointed by the President to oversee aging policies and the AOA.

    Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)

    Local entities providing services to older adults, overseen by state units.

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    State and Territorial Units on Aging (SUAs)

    State agencies responsible for planning and administering OAA activities.

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    Discretionary funding

    Funds allocated by the government for specific programs, in this case, $8.6 million for ADRCs in FY2024.

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    Aging Network Support Activities

    Programs aimed at assisting older adults, including services like the Eldercare Locator and social engagement initiatives.

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    EngAGED resource center

    A center focused on reducing social isolation among older adults by promoting engagement.

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    Pension Counseling Program

    Offers assistance to older Americans for accessing retirement benefits and negotiating pension issues.

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    National Center on Elder Abuse

    Provides education and training to prevent elder abuse and supports state elder abuse agencies.

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    Older Adult Equity Collaborative

    A program that includes National Minority Aging Organization centers providing resources for older adults from diverse backgrounds.

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    National Minority Aging Organizations

    Organizations offering technical assistance for older adults in minority groups to enhance their health and well-being.

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    FY2024 Funding Amount

    The budget allocated for various aging programs in the fiscal year 2024, totaling approximately $655,000.

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    Performance Measurement Tools

    Instruments developed to assess the effectiveness of Older Americans Act programs.

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    Technical Assistance Resource Centers

    Centers that provide culturally appropriate information and resources to support older adults' health needs.

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    Older Americans Act (OAA)

    Federal law providing social and nutrition services for older persons.

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    Congregate nutrition services

    Meals served at group sites like senior centers or schools.

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    Home-delivered nutrition services

    Meals brought directly to older individuals at home.

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    Study Notes

    Older Americans Act: Overview and Funding

    • The Older Americans Act (OAA) is a primary federal statute for social and nutritional services for older persons (aged 60)
    • The act funds a nationwide network of State and U.S. territory Units on Aging (SUAs), Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), and tribal organizations
    • Health-related social services include personal care, chore services, transportation, congregate nutrition services (meals), home-delivered nutrition services, family caregiver support, community service employment, long-term care ombudsman programs, and services to prevent abuse/neglect/exploitation of older persons.
    • The OAA also supports grants for health-related and social services to older Native Americans, and research/training/demonstration activities
    • The Administration on Aging (AOA), under Administration for Community Living (ACL) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administers most OAA programs, except the Community Service Employment for Older Americans (CSEOA), which is administered by the Department of Labor (DOL)
    • The OAA has seven titles:
      • Title I: sets broad social policy objectives for older Americans and defines terms
      • Title II: establishes AOA, its responsibilities, SUAs, and AAAs and the Aging Network
      • Title III: authorizes grants for state/community programs on aging
      • Title IV: funds training, research, and demonstration projects on aging relevant issues
      • Title V: funds community service opportunities for low-income individuals (aged 55+)
      • Title VI: authorizes funds for services to older Native Americans
      • Title VII: funds vulnerable elder rights protection activities
    • The OAA has been amended numerous times since 1965, the most recent being the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-131)
    • FY2024 OAA funding is $2.372 billion, $6.019 million less than the FY2023 level
    • Discretionary funding for OAA Programs, Projects, and Activities is included in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47)
    • Funding is provided under ACL's Aging and Disability Services Programs budget authority, the Department of Labor budget authority, and from discretionary and mandatory funding under the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) account and Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF)

    Funding History

    • Funding for most OAA programs comes from annual appropriations through the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act
    • FY2024 funding saw a slight decrease compared to the FY2023 level, mostly due to a decrease in Title III nutrition funding. The largest one-year funding increase was from FY2019 to FY2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic supplemental funding. FY2021's funding reached the highest level at over $3.7B, primarily due to COVID-19 supplemental funding. Prior to that point, total funding was below the FY2010 funding level of over $2.3B.

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    Explore the Older Americans Act (OAA), a crucial federal statute designed to provide social and nutritional services to older adults aged 60 and above. Understand its funding mechanisms, the roles of various agencies, and the health-related services it supports for promoting the well-being of older populations.

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