top of page
.png)
Advocating for It's Members
NCAOA members of the association board speak at public hearings held by the Study Commission on Aging, and distribute copies of the associations Legislative Priorities to members of the General Assembly.
As issues arise for voting consideration, association members and constituents receive legislative alert emails asking for support. In addition, members receive Legislative Bulletins from the association.
The NCAOA also works with the North Carolina Senior Tarheel Legislature to promote aligned Legislative priorities.
2025-2026 NC Senior Tarheel
Legislative Priorities
01
Older Adult Housing. Alleviate the severe housing shortage by supporting the availability of safe, affordable, and accessible housing for older adults and help older adults age in place in their homes.
02
Health Care Workforce Crisis. Alleviate the critical shortage of health care workers by addressing the healthcare workforce crisis through expanded financial incentives and support for individuals pursuing careers in health care.
03
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Strengthen the state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program by addressing staffing concerns associated with paid ombudsman positions and defining roles and responsibilities of the county volunteer committees that monitor conditions in facilities.
04
Nursing Home Staffing Standards. Strengthen nursing home staffing by adopting a state required minimum staffing standard at least equal to the current federal regulatory standard of 3.48 hours per resident per day.
05
New Community-Based Services Program.
Establish a funding stream of at least $2 million to be administered by the Division of Aging, outside of the constraints of the Home and Community Care Block Grant program, that supports services allowing recipients over 60 to live in their homes safely as long as possible.
06
Senior Centers. Develop a plan to implement and fund a strong network of robust senior centers for all counties in the state, to ensure socialization and well-being, to provide information and education, to perform triage in providing appropriate assistance services, and to prevent debilitating isolation that impacts health and overall quality of life.
07
Home & Community Care Block Grant.
Create policies that rebalance the recurring system of in-home services versus institutional care, including budget appropriations to ensure continuity of home- and community-based annual services and supports to address the rising number of older adults.
08
Adult Protective Services. Pass statutory changes recommended by the Adult Protective Services Improvement Design Team and provide recurring state funding to support needed capacity to protect all vulnerable older and disabled adults across the state.
bottom of page