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Update on House and Senate Numbers for FY 2010 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The House and the Senate have released their numbers for FY 2010 Labor/HHS Appropriations. Overall, the Senate figures keep most of the Older American Act (OAA) funds at their FY 2009 numbers. Aging Services and AAHSA have been advocating for a significant increase for all Titles under the OAA so that they can adequately serve older adults and continue to provide quality services as more baby boomers begin to utilize OAA programs. We are currently working with other national organizations in order to provide more funding to these critical programs before the final numbers are decided upon. This issue is constantly changing, so please stay tuned for more updates.

House funding figures include:

$19,462,000 more for nutrition services (including congregate and home-delivered meals, this would provide three million more meals to seniors).
$10,000,000 more for supportive services (Title III(b), which covers in-home and adult day services).
$30,589,000 for the nursing home diversion program.
$8,000,000 for the Community Innovations for Aging in Place (the NORC) program.
Same funding as in 2009 for the Family Caregiver Support Program.
Same funding as in 2009 for the Social Service Block Grants (SSBGs).
Senate funding figures include:
Same funding as in 2009 for nutrition services.
Same funding as in 2009 for supportive services.
Same funding as in 2009 for the Family Caregiver Support Program.
$2,500,000 for the Lifespan Respite program.

We need you to contact your members of Congress and urge them to maximize resources for HCBS next year.