ADvancing States has been supporting states’ aging and disability agencies for more than 60 years. We continuously engage with our partners in the Administration and Congress to educate and push for additional supports for state agency priorities and needs. We also collaborate with numerous other national organizations and partners that work to improve care for older adults.
Our skilled staff offer state-specific technical assistance on an array of aging and disability topics including policy, state administration, program and procedures development, service delivery, data and quality measures, partnership building, outreach and communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Our subject matter experts support state agencies and act as state staff extenders by engaging in a variety of activities based on the states’ needs including:
· Assessing the states aging network (SUA, NWD, ADRC, AAA, etc.) infrastructure and capacity
· Analyzing states’ policies, procedures and contractual processes for compliance with federal guidelines
· Gathering stakeholder input and facilitating feedback opportunities, advisory committees and workgroups
· Developing states’ State Plan on Aging and amendment
· Creating and administering trainings for state staff and stakeholders
· Developing statewide programs to support client’s access
· Supporting the planning and development of a statewide aging conference
· Analyzing the feasibility of accessing additional federal funds through Medicaid administrative claiming (MAC)
· Facilitating access to subject matter experts and peer learning opportunities
As a part of our commitment to our member states we host a monthly Aging & Disability Policy meeting to discuss association policy positions, analyze legislation and regulations impacting state aging and disability programs, and assist staff with developing technical assistance tools relating to the Older Americans Act or other programs.
The State Aging Profiles have been developed to showcase the functional and high level organization of each state's aging programs, funding sources, major state initiatives, and more. This member-only resources is available through the ADvancing States IQ via a password. Member states can email Aging@advancingstates.org to obtain this password.
With an increased focus on aging work, ADvancing States conducts in-state, face-to-face visits with state aging and disability agency staff. We also engage in research calls with various state directors to further inform our aging technical assistance portfolio. Note: in-state visits are limited based on staff capacity and funding resources.