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House Approves bill reauthorizing Older Americans Act.
The full House approved the Senior Independence Act, H.R. 5293, a measure to reauthorize funding and other programs under the Older Americans Act. The measure now awaits Senate action.
The measure would modernize certain senior services and programs and ensure adequate funding from the federal government. The bill's sponsor, House Select Education Subcommittee Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio), applauded its progress.
"From Ohio to Texas to Washington, D.C., we heard suggestions about what works and what can be improved," Tiberi noted. "It is estimated that more than 36 million people in the United States are over the age of 65, and that number will rise sharply in future years. This year, members of the Baby Boom generation begin turning 60, the age at which they become eligible for benefits under the Older Americans Act. In 2011, the first boomers will reach 65 and by 2030, it is projected that one in five people will be 65 or older. Keeping up with these numbers and accommodating changing needs are among the challenges we've aimed to meet through the Senior Independence Act."
Key components of the bill include provisions that promote initiatives, such as nutrition programs and health screenings geared to reduce risk of injury, disease, or disability among older adults; improving access to health care by supporting resource centers in every community where older Americans and their families can go for reliable information about long-term care options, community support services, and important health benefits such as Medicare prescription drug coverage; and by encouraging states and communities to plan for an increasing number of older Americans.
"As our seniors begin to see dramatic reductions in their prescription drug costs under the new Medicare prescription drug plan, I'm particularly happy the Senior Independence Act will make it easier for current and future seniors to access valuable information about federal services for which they're eligible," said Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon (R-Calif.). "Improving access to preventive measures, key health benefits, and long-term care options will ...
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