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Aging Services Professionals
Apply for NCOA’s 2026–2028 Benefits Enrollment Center Grants!
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We're now accepting proposals for 2026-2028 Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs)! These grants help local organizations connect eligible low-income Medicare beneficiaries with programs that make health care more affordable. Submit your p roposals by Monday, Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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NCOA Partners with Humana Foundation to Tackle Social Isolation
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Mental health matters at every age.
We’re excited to partner with the Humana Foundation on a new program focused on mental well-being for older adults.
Over the next three years, we’ll collaborate with senior centers and community organizations to help older adults build meaningful connections and equip communities to better recognize and respond to mental health challenges.
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2026 COLA: It's Not Enough
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While this increase reflects inflation rates and might sound like good news, for many older adults, it’s just not enough. It won't even cover projected increases in Medicare premiums.
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FUNDING: Lead Our Benefits Access Helpline
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We’re accepting proposals to operate NCOA's National Benefits Helpline and Screening Service—a nationwide call center connecting eligible older adults and people with disabilities to benefits programs. Submit proposals by Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. ET to [email protected]
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Your Voice Belongs at Age+Action 2026
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Presentation submissions for NCOA’s Age+Action 2026 Conference are now open until Friday, Dec. 5 . Submit your proposal and inspire other aging professionals this May in Arlington, Virginia!
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WEBINAR: Savvy Saving Seniors®
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Join our two-part webinar series for professionals exploring NCOA’s Savvy Saving Seniors curriculum on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. ET, and Thursday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. ET.
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WEBINAR: From Numbers to Action: Using Data to Strengthen the HCBS Direct Care Workforce
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Join the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center's webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. ET. Experts will share how states can use data to forecast demand for direct care workers and guide improvements in the home and community-based services workforce.
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Vaccine Track: Closing Immunization Gaps
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