Older adults and family caregivers in our communities rely on critical services funded through the Older Americans Act (OAA), including home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home services. As Congress begins work on the FY 2027 budget, we must urge lawmakers to protect and increase funding for these essential aging programs so older adults can continue to age safely and independently at home.

H.R. 3467 would make significant changes to Medicare by automatically enrolling new beneficiaries into Medicare Advantage plans and requiring them to remain enrolled for a set period before switching. These changes could limit choice, restrict access to providers, and make it harder for older adults to select coverage that best meets their needs.

 

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Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation (SB3277 / HB4730) that would create the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) Program to help households that lose or see reductions in their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits due to federal work requirements. The program would provide a one-time emergency payment equal to approximately three months of lost SNAP benefits, helping families afford groceries during a period of transition.  It is estimate that hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents could benefit from this temporary support.

Advocates are urging legislators to support this legislation to prevent increased food insecurity across the state.