APRIL 22, 2025:
Last week, a draft Office of Management and Budget’s FY26 Health and Human Services budget was leaked to the press. The Elder Justice Coalition strongly opposes the proposed elimination of aging programs and services that protect Older Americans. This draft budget includes elimination of the following programs:
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<li style="margin-left:0px;">Elder Justice/Adult Protective Services</li>
<li style="margin-left:0px;">Long-Term Care Ombudsman</li>
<li>Elder Rights Support Activities</li>
<li style="margin-left:0px;">Aging and Disability Resource Centers </li>
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This is not the time to weaken our efforts to combat  the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and people with disabilities in America. Participate in our advocacy alert to urge Congress to protect our most vulnerable citizens. 
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Protect Older Americans and the Elder Justice Programs That Keep Them Safe!

I write to express my deep concern with the elimination of critical aging programs and services in the draft OMB HHS FY26 budget. Programs like the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective Services, and elder justice programs are irreplaceable. Their elimination would require funding replacement by overburdened states, leading to reduced services and resources, and increased response times.

Older adults and people with disabilities experiencing abuse, neglect, and exploitation are already at an increased risk of health problems or even death. Eliminating these programs will only increase long-term health costs.
 
I urge you to oppose the elimination of these programs in the FY 26 funding bill.
 
Thank you for your support.

Protect Older Americans and the Elder Justice Programs That Keep Them Safe!

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Dear Office Holder (names will be automatically added on each email),