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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.
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Trends in CBO-Health Care Contracting: Results from the 2026 CBO-Health Care Contracting Survey
USAging's Aging and Disability Business Institute will hold a webinar highlighting results from the sixth CBO-Health Care Contracting Survey.
Through health care contracts, community-based organizations (CBOs) assess and address whole-person…
Savvy Saving Seniors: Steps to Avoid Scams
The National Council on Aging will hold a webinar using resources from the Savvy Saving Seniors program to teach caregivers and professionals who serve older adults how to integrate scam education into their work.
Scams targeting older adults…
Advocacy Made Practical: A Toolkit for Community-Based Organizations
The National Council on Aging will hold a webinar introducing the Age-Positive Advocacy Toolkit.
This webinar will review the Toolkit and show how community-based organizations can use storytelling, relationship-building, and other practical…
Your Story Matters: Supporting Family Caregivers Across the Cancer-to-Transplant Continuum
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and Transplant Journey are partnering to host an interactive listening session on cancer-related transplant caregiver.
This listening session will experience the experiences, challenges, and needs of…
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's Implementation Affects Older Adults and Family Caregivers
The John A. Hartford Foundation will host a virtual, non-partisan policy briefing to explore the effects of H.R.1, otherwise known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on older adults and family caregivers.
This policy briefing will discuss:…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…