The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) is a coalition of 69 non-profit organizations serving older Americans in the ongoing debate on aging policy
Washington D.C.
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Coalition of aging organizations urges a clean debt limit increase, to ensure the federal government keeps its promises to older adults and continues its crucial support for individuals and communities across the nation. lcao.org/article/chairs-lett…
Coalition of aging organizations shares Congressional priorities for year-end #LameDuck legislation: lcao.org/article/chairs-lett…
LCAO Chair's Letters to appropriators urging final FY23 investments in key programs & services for older adults & their caregivers: lcao.org/article/chairs-lett… & lcao.org/article/chairs-lett… #LameDuck
LCAO comments on 2022 proposed rule on ACA Sec 1557 nondiscrimination protections: lcao.org/article/chair-comme…
Learn more about #mentalhealth policy priorities for older adults in our letter to these Committee leaders: lcao.org/wp-content/uploads/…
🚨(2/2): What we're seeing from the Senate on this issue bodes well for plans to get an agreement over the finish line in December. Tweet at us on what you think!
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LCAO members' letter to Congress expressing support for key priorities in pending #retirement savings legislation: lcao.org/article/sign-on-let…
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Today, we took action to establish a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids, enabling consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers. go.usa.gov/xSSxY
ALT Fingers holding a hearing aid. “FDA finalizes historic rule enabling access to over-the-counter hearing aids for millions of Americans.” FDA logo on bottom left.
The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations' support for the Inflation Reduction Act proposals to reduce health care costs for older adults: lcao.org/article/lcao-statem…
President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act will:
- Lower prescription drug, health care, and energy costs
- Build a clean energy economy
- Reduce the deficit
And it’s fully paid for by ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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🙏Thank you for spreading the word on how #OlderAdults can find help as the cost of living and #Inflation hit hard. If you serve #OlderAdults, and are looking for ways to help, point them to #BenefitsCheckUp, or help them get in touch with their local BEC benefitscheckup.org/article/…
If you know an older adult or person with a disability who needs help, connect them to resources with @NCOAging's benefitscheckup.org.
LCAO Statement on Support for Senate Inflation Reduction Act Proposals to Reduce Health Care Costs for Older Adults: lcao.org/article/lcao-statem…
The House plans to vote for the Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution today. Here is our Chair's Letter to Congress opposing the BBA & detailing its effects on Social Security, Medicare, Older Americans Act, & other senior benefits & services: lcao.org/chairs-letter-oppos….
Thank you #Congress for taking action to #RaiseTheCaps in the Bipartisan Budget Act. Now, we urge equitable 302(b) funding allocations and increased investments in programs serving seniors. #BBAValentines lcao.org/files/2017/12/LCAO-…
Read our chair's statement on the Senate version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: lcao.org/statement-senate-ta…
49 member organizations signed a letter to Senators outlining our strong opposition to the #GrahamCassidy proposal: goo.gl/PbJc19
