Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK) has been making a lot of changes behind the scenes at the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). One of those changes is the Older Americans Act (OAA). The HHS announced the release of more than $1.1 billion in grant funding to states, territories, tribes, and local aging organizations back in May. The funding is designed to ensure that critical services continue without interruption while helping communities address the growing needs of an aging population.
“We stand with our elders and individuals with disabilities. We don’t abandon them,” said RFK. “This funding directly invests in dignity, protects independence, and affirms every American’s right to age with respect and community. Restoring humanity to our health system is not optional. It’s the foundation of how we Make America Healthy Again.”
