Senators Gillibrand and Casey introduced their Strategic Plan for Aging Act on February 28. The bill would create a new, nationwide grant program to incentivize and support states’ efforts to create strategic plans for aging (also known as multisector or master plans for aging). The bill would award grants to states, territories, and tribes to continue or to create their own Multisector Plan for Aging. The plans should cover a 10 year period and direct stakeholders (local, state, and private) to collaborate on solutions across health care, housing, transportation, employment, income security, and other areas impacting aging. Up to 65 grants up to $500,000 can be awarded over a five year period. HHS will have the authority to give lower amounts based on need. LeadingAge endorsed this legislation. The full press release is available here and Katie’s quote can be found here.
