Older Americans Act State Plan on Aging Amendment Public Hearings and Public Comment Period
Maine DHHS will hold virtual public hearings on the proposed amendment to the State Plan on Aging for Older Americans Act (OAA) funded programs and services that help older Mainers, and their care partners, remain healthy and safe in their communities.
Public comments will be accepted verbally during the upcoming public hearings and in writing until May 27, 2025. Written comments can be sent to James Moorhead, Healthy Aging Services Manager, at: james.moorhead@maine.gov.
In February 2024, the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) issued the Older Americans Act (OAA) Final Rule (https://acl.gov/OAArule) and updated guidance that all state plans on aging must comply with by October 1, 2025. This includes state plans like the Maine State Plan on Aging 2025-2028 that were approved previously and are not due for renewal for several years.
In addition to the required content of state plans on aging outlined in 45 CFR 1321.27, ACL issued sub-regulatory guidance on the requirements for amendments to state plans on aging in October 2024. OADS reviewed the Maine State Plan on Aging 2025-2028 and sought input from the Steering Committee and Advisory Committee on the development of the required amendments starting in January 2025.
Agenda items include:
- Brief Background on State Plan on Aging Amendment Requirements
- Summary of Amendments to Maine's State Plan on Aging 2025-2028
- Public comments
A draft of the proposed amendment to the 2025-2028 Maine State Plan on Aging can be found on the Office of Aging and Disability Services website at:
If you need an interpreter or additional accommodation to participate in this public hearing, call or email James Moorhead no later than one week before the meeting you plan to attend at james.moorhead@maine.gov or 207-441-7619.
Maine State Plan on Aging Amendment Public Hearing #1 – May 9, 2025 – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Registration link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0fa6c20c-147a-4188-999f-df7215dc2ba8@413fa8ab-207d-4b62-9bcd-ea1a8f2f864e
Maine State Plan on Aging Amendment Public Hearing #2 – May 9, 2025 – 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Registration link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/a3933fb2-99e1-42b9-9319-221d29e84e90@413fa8ab-207d-4b62-9bcd-ea1a8f2f864e
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