On May 22, LeadingAge joined 50 other aging services organizations calling for retention of Older Americans Act (OAA) programs in one cohesive office within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Draft reorganization proposals have circulated that would administratively break OAA into pieces with OAA-authorized programs falling in multiple offices within HHS.

The letter highlights two main points: that the proposed reorganization threatens efficient and effective service delivery and that splitting programs apart undermines legislative intent in establishing the OAA.

Read the letter here.

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