The Older Americans Act mandates federal funding be used for meal, supportive, caregiving, and evidenced-based services for older adults across the U.S.

With these funds come complex service specifications, billing requirements, and annual monitoring.

Ann Bauman from Fiscal and Jackie Marchan-Rish from Provider Relations share how COAAA supports our amazing service providers in Central Ohio, ensuring we utilize the funding where and how it is needed, and describe the crucial impact that is made through Title III funding.

Top 3 Takeaways:

• Navigating Funding Complexities: Learn how local agencies manage finite resources while striving to meet growing community needs.
• Unity in Service Delivery: See the power of teamwork and flexibility in delivering critical services to Franklin County’s diverse populations.
• The Pulse of Modernization: Discover the advocacy and necessary changes for the Older Americans Act to better serve today's generation.

Moments

00:00 Experienced in senior care and public service.

04:51 New providers receive training on billing process.

08:56 Assessing clients' needs and providing technical assistance.

10:32 Assisting new providers with WellSky implementation, troubleshooting.

13:32 Advocacy for Older Americans Act reauthorization and updating.

18:08 Challenges in money reuse due to distribution.

21:48 Striving for success amid financial constraints.

23:19 Agree with Anne, like helping providers.

26:57 Intersecting roles crucial for meeting mission. Shadowing important.

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