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Applications are Now Open for the 2027 Next Gen HCBS Leaders Cohort!
The Next Gen HCBS Leaders program supports emerging leaders from state aging, disability, and Medicaid agencies through professional development, mentorship, networking, and educational opportunities. The 2027 cohort will also include a Kathy Greenlee Elder Justice Fellow, with a dedicated opportunity for an emerging leader focused on advancing elder justice.
ADvancing States Honors Barbara Merrill, AARP's Public Policy Institute, and Ellie Hollander at 2026 HCBS Conference
ADvancing States announces the recipients of its three signature national awards, presented at the 2026 HCBS Conference, held August 22–27 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. This year's honorees are Barbara Merrill, CEO of ANCOR, recipient of the Katie Beckett Award; AARP's Public Policy Institute (PPI), recipient of the Dr. Jeanette Takamura Caregiving Award; and Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America, recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award.
2026 Aging Summit Report
To help chart a path forward, ADvancing States convened more than 220 leaders representing 42 states and territories, federal agencies, national organizations, health plans, academia, philanthropy, and the private sector for the 2026 Aging Summit. Together, participants explored how we can prepare for a longer-lived society and ensure that our systems are equipped to meet the evolving needs of older adults.
We are pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Aging Summit Report, a roadmap for preparing our nation to meet the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly aging population.
Strategies for Medicaid HCBS Program Integrity
Check out a new resource on state strategies to ensure program integrity in Medicaid HCBS programs! ADvancing States, NASDDDS, and NAMD have partnered to develop this state tool that highlights promising practices for program integrity during program design and in efforts to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse.
New Article in Health Affairs
ADvancing States staff Camille Dobson, Rachel Neely, and Courtney Priebe, along with collaborator Laura Chaise, have published a new article in Health Affairs on advancing Medicare-Medicaid integration in fee-for-service LTSS systems, featuring state strategies and case studies from Colorado and Oklahoma.
New HCBS Infographic
We encourage you to check out "The Basics of HCBS", a new two-page infographic developed with National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services and National Association of Medicaid Directors. This resource clearly explains Home and Community-Based Services and can be used to support education and outreach with policymakers and partners.
State of the Workforce for Aging and Disabilities 2024 Report
The National Core Indicators State of the Workforce for Aging and Disabilities 2024 Report has been released. This survey collects comprehensive data on provider agencies and the Direct Service Workers providing services to older adults and people with physical disabilities.
National Core Indicators – Aging and Disabilities (NCI-AD™) 2024-2025 National Report
The National Core Indicators – Aging and Disabilities (NCI-AD™) 2024-2025 National Report has been released. For the last ten years, NCI-AD has partnered with states to gather data on the experiences of people using long-term services and supports across the U.S.
Latest ADvancing States News
Webinar: Medicare Open Enrollment
The Center for Medicare Advocacy will hold a webinar covering the basics surrounding Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, including:
- Overview of annual enrollment period and available options
- Choosing between Medicare Advantage and…
The Caregiving Compendium: Policy Solutions to Support Family Caregivers
The George Washington University and the LeadingAge LTSS Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston will hold a virtual congressional briefing exploring the challenges facing family caregivers and legislative solutions to better support them.…
Caring Under Pressure: The Growing Challenges Facing America’s Sandwich Generation Family Caregivers
AARP’s Government Affairs Team will hold a webinar on “sandwich generation” family caregivers, who are individuals caring for an adult while also having a child or grandchild under the age of 18 living at home.
Speakers will share new data…
September 2026 Public Meeting
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) will hold its September 2026 public meeting on Thursday, September 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and Friday, September 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The September 2026…
Webinar: National Age-Friendly Banking Survey Results
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office for Older Americans will hold a webinar exploring results from the National Age-Friendly Banking Survey.
This webinar will spotlight key insights into how Americans adults across generations…
Transportation Strategies to Strengthen Social Connectedness of Older Adults and People with Disabilities
ACL’s Commit to Connect initiative will hold a webinar highlighting transportation strategies that can strengthen social connectedness among older adults and people with disabilities.
The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical…
Georgetown Medicaid Financing Webinar Part 2
This webinar follows the June 30 webinar on the basics of Medicaid financing, including how the federal-state partnership works, how federal funding is mandatory and not subject to annual appropriations, and how states finance their share of Medicaid…
Advancing Caregiver Support through Replicable Innovations
Join ACL’s National Caregiver Support Collaborative (NCSC) for a webinar highlighting innovative approaches that help aging network organizations expand their reach and better support caregivers. Speakers from USAging and area agencies on aging will…
Listening to Dually Eligible Individuals: Turning Insights into State Action
States are increasingly enrolling people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid in programs that coordinate benefits and administrative processes across both programs. This webinar, made possible by The SCAN Foundation, will share practical…
Summit 2026: The Movement to Reframe Aging
The National Center to Reframe Aging will hold its Summit 2026 next month.
Summit 2026 expands the conversation beyond the aging network, engaging organizations and professionals across sectors, with a focus on improving health and well-being as…
Overcoming Barriers to Increase Access to PACE
To explore opportunities for expanding access to PACE, the National PACE Association (NPA) and the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) convened national experts, state regulators, PACE organizations, researchers, and funders in October 2025.…
Caring with Confidence: Building Resilience for Dementia Caregivers
The National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center will hold a webinar highlighting how one ACL grantee is using funds from the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative to expand innovative caregiver support.
Presenters from Oakwood Creative…
How States Are Advancing Caregiver Support Through Multisector Plans on Aging
The Center for Health Care Strategies, in partnership with the National Academy for State Health Policy, will hold a webinar exploring how states are advancing caregiver support through Multisector Plans on Aging (MPAs).
As states across the…
Aging into Homelessness: Understanding the Growing Crisis and What Philanthropy Can Do
Grantmakers in Aging will hold a webinar exploring increasing rates of homelessness among older adults and the role of philanthropy in addressing this issue.
Older adults are the fastest-growing age group experiencing homelessness in the U.S.…
2026 Consumer Voice Conference
Registration is now open for the 2026 Consumer Voice conference, "Dignity Served Daily: Bringing Resident Voices to the Table." The conference will be held September 28 through October 1 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Join colleagues from across the…
2026 Consumer Voice Conference
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care has opened a call for sessions for the 2026 Consumer Voice Conference. This annual conference covers long-term care issues, including current trends, best practices, advocacy opportunities, and…