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 2027 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 2027, 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
Continues GCOA's support of the development of a statewide Master Plan on Aging by bringing together state agencies, aging organizations, policymakers, community partners, and older Georgians to build consensus around a shared vision for the future.
Strengthen Dementia Family Caregiver Support,
Respite, and Rare Dementia Education in Georgia
Expands support for family caregivers by improving access to respite services, education, and resources while increasing awareness of rare dementias across Georgia.
Expand Transportation Services to Help
Older Georgians Age in Place
Convenes a multi-agency transportation advocacy work group to identify statewide transportation needs, evaluate service gaps, and develop coordinated policy and funding recommendations.
Improve Access to Dental Care
for Older Adults
Addresses barriers to oral health care by advancing strategies to increase access to affordable, preventive, and restorative dental services for older Georgians.