OAA State Plan - Amended

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    2025-2029 Older Americans Act State Plan

    What Is the Older Americans Act State Plan?

    Each year, the federal government gives California funding for programs authorized by the Older Americans Act (OAA) and related federal legislation. OAA programs, which are operated by local Area Agencies on Aging, provide vital services for older adults including, but not limited to nutrition, health and wellness, caregiver support, and much more.

    To receive funding, California must submit a State Plan on Aging to the federal government every four years that identifies specific goals related to OAA programs.

    The goals identified within the State Plan include:

    • Goal 1: Enhance Outreach, Information and Assistance
    • Goal 2: Increase Opportunities to Age-in-Place in Home and Community-Based Settings
    • Goal 3: Prevent Isolation, Promote Inclusion, and Advocate for Elder Justice
    • Goal 4: Strengthen Partnerships
    • Goal 5: Advance Strategies to Improve Financial Security and Economic Support
    • Goal 6: Support Aging Services Providers Statewide

    View the Older Americans Act 2025-2029 State Plan on Aging

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    ACL Approval Letter

    California OAA State Plan and Minimum Title III-B Funding Proportions

    In 2025, California issued the Older Americans Act (OAA) State Plan on Aging for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. Guided by federal requirements, as well as input from California’s Aging Network, the public, and stakeholders, the California Department of Aging (CDA) submitted the California OAA State Plan on Aging to the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) on June 30, 2025. ACL approved the State Plan on September 26, 2025, with a corrective action requirement to establish minimum Title III-B funding proportions.

    Pursuant to California’s information requirements under Section 307(a)(2)(C) of the OAA, the State establishes the minimum proportion of Title III-B funds that each Area Agency on Aging (AAA) must expend, absent an approved waiver, for the three priority service categories identified in Section 306(a)(2): access services, in-home services, and legal assistance. Upon approval of the OAA State Plan, ACL identified a corrective action requiring CDA to establish minimum funding proportions for these service categories to ensure compliance with the OAA.

    To inform the establishment of minimum Title III-B funding requirements for access, in-home, and legal assistance services, CDA conducted research and developed minimum funding options for consideration by the AAA network during the first quarter of 2026. The proposed options were released for a 30-day public comment period from April 11, 2026, through May 11, 2026. During the comment period, CDA also hosted a virtual public hearing to present the options and receive stakeholder input.

    CDA reviewed all public and stakeholder input received during the comment period and selected the option that received the greatest level of stakeholder support. ACL subsequently approved the implementation of a 1 percent minimum proportion for each of the three service categories: 1 percent for access services, 1 percent for in-home services, and 1 percent for legal assistance.

    The amended California OAA State Plan establishes the minimum Title III-B funding proportions and fulfills the corrective action requirement identified by ACL.

    Amended Older Americans Act 2025-2029 State Plan on Aging
    ACL Approval Letter

    Public Engagement

    Public Comment

    CDA hosted an in-person public hearing in Los Angeles with Spanish translation and ASL interpretation services. The in-person public hearing was followed by two virtual hearings to present the plan and hear stakeholder input. One virtual public hearing was for all stakeholders across California and the other was presented to Tribal partners.

    The virtual hearings featured live ASL interpretation and closed captioning. Recordings are available on CDA’s YouTube channel and can be accessed here.

    Virtual Hearing, June 6,2025
    Virtual Hearing, June 9, 2025

    Public comment was also solicited via an anonymous online survey that was available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Filipino to maximize participation across diverse populations. In addition to the public at large, CDA invited and received substantial feedback from stakeholders across the aging and disability communities by actively promoting the public comment period through its listserv of approximately 6600 individuals and organizations and through announcements at public stakeholder meetings. A total of 71 individuals provided comments on the plan, through verbal comments during public hearings, participation in an anonymous online survey, and by submitting formal letters and emails.

    All public and stakeholder input was reviewed by CDA. Where applicable to OAA programs and services, public and stakeholder input informed meaningful revisions to the plan. A summary of broad themes included:

    • Increase Outreach and Communication & Strengthen Partnerships
    • Acknowledge and Elevate LGBTQIA+ Older Adults and People Aging with HIV and AIDS
    • Elevate Populations and Key Services
    • Prioritize Affordable Housing & Assistance
    • Emphasize the Importance of Disaster Preparedness
    • Integrate Oral Health Care for Older Adults
    • Address Transportation/ Integrated Transportation
    • Promote Health and Nutrition
    • Examine Artificial Intelligence as it Relates to Fraud and Abuse Prevention Strategies
    • Deepen Tribal Partnerships
    • Adopt Suggested Language and Improve Measurability of the Plan