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Fiscal Year 2010 GCOA Annual Report (PDF)
Council Chair, Kay Hind, Announced as the 2012 Distinguished Older Georgian
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Medicaid Redesign-Navigant Report Released
The Department of Community Health (DCH) has released the much anticipated "Medicaid & CHIP Redesign" report. DCH contracted with the Navigant Consulting Firm to reassess how Medicaid services are organized. After considering the state's goals and strategic requirements, potential services and populations to carve in or out and Georgia specific needs, they recommended three delivery systems.
This report is the first in a seies of steps DCH will take to select an approach to Medicaid redesign. After gathering further stakeholder input and further considering the redesign options, DCH will select a redesign model. The goal is to roll out implementation in 2014.
If you would like to provide feedback and/or you have questions about the report comments can be submitted via a feedback tool or by email to MyOpinion@dch.ga.gov no later than February 29, 2012 at 5 p.m.Learn More
SAVE THE DATE: 3/16 Palliative Care Symposium
The Georgia Gerontology Society is hosting Palliative Care: Bringing the Pieces Together on 3/16 in Macon, GA. Click here for more details.Learn More
Check out the latest edition of the Senior Issues Newsletter
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2012 Priorities
The CO-AGE priorities were selected at the July 2011 priority-setting meeting. These will be the focus for the 2012 Legislative session. Click here for the fact sheets on each priority.
Workgroups are meeting throughout August and September to research each issue and plan advocacy efforts. Teleconferencing for the session is always available if you cannot travel to Atlanta. Let us know if you would like to participate by contacting us. Phone numbers and email addresses are here.
The CO-AGE priorities were selected at the July 2011 priority-setting meeting. These will be the focus for the 2012 Legislative session. Click here for the fact sheets on each priority.
Workgroups are meeting throughout August and September to research each issue and plan advocacy efforts. Teleconferencing for the session is always available if you cannot travel to Atlanta. Let us know if you would like to participate by contacting us. Phone numbers and email addresses are here.
Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices
A research report by the National Conferece of State Legislatures and the AARP Public Policy Institute
The great majority of older adults have a strong desire to live in their own homes and comunities. However, unsupportive community design, unaffordable and inaccessible housing, and a lack of access to needed services can thwart this desire. Starting in 2011, growth of the older American population will accelerate, in part becuase of the leading edge of the baby boomer generation will reach age 65. This report examines state policies that can help older adults age in place. State policies such as land use, transportation and housing are examined.