CO-AGE serves as a platform to bring diverse input on aging issues from across the state to the attention of the General Assembly. Each July, CO-AGE members vote to prioritize issues to present to Georgia’s elected officials.
Here are the 2026 selected priorities:
Increase in Funding for Non-Medicaid Home
& Community-Based Services (HCBS)
CO-AGE is requesting increased state funding for non-Medicaid HCBS that help older adults remain at home including services like meals, transportation, and personal care.
In 2026, special focus will be on programs affected by federal funding reductions. Exact funding request to be determined and shared before session.
Master Plan on Aging for Georgia
CO-AGE supports legislation to create a statewide Master Plan on Aging that coordinates services, prepares for population shifts, and strengthens the infrastructure to support older Georgians.
Funding for Behavioral Health Coaches
in Affordable Housing
CO-AGE is seeking $510,000 in funding for three behavioral health coaching programs statewide. These programs would help avoid senior evictions by identifying unmet behavioral health needs, connecting residents to services and care, and supporting appointments and transportation.
Establish a Bill of Rights for Adults
Under Guardianship
CO-AGE is requesting legislation to establish a statutory Bill of Rights for adults under guardianship to protect the dignity, rights, and autonomy of individuals under guardianship in Georgia.
Enact Georgia Online Automatic Renewal
Transparency Act (HB 529)
CO-AGE supports the passage of HB 529 in the 2026 Legislative Session requiring clear disclosure, notice before renewal, and easy cancellation of automatically renewing online subscriptions to protect older adults from confusing marketing practices.