We Need a State Budget That Works for Older Pennsylvanians

Governor Shapiro’s state budget proposal included an increase of $20 million for the PENNCARE line item, which is the funding that supports older adults in their communities through local Area Agencies on Aging.

While we sincerely appreciate the proposed increase, it is not enough to ensure that older adults receive the services and supports they need to age in place.

More is needed — $30 million — to serve a growing aging population at home, where they want to be. According to AARP’s latest “Home and Community Preferences Survey,” older adults overwhelmingly want to stay in their homes (75 percent) and communities (73 percent).

Please send a message to Pennsylvania’s State Lawmakers in the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, and House and Senate Leadership (if you are in those districts), urging them to stand up for older Pennsylvanians and their family caregivers in this year's state budget.

To send a message to your representative on the Senate or House Appropriations Committees, and Senate and House Leadership, click the link below.

Send a message to your Senate/House Appropriations Member or Senate/House leader.