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Increases in Population of
Older Americans
Anticipated Changes
Older Americans Act Nutrition Program
Anticipated Changes:
The Affordable Care Act
Another change to help the older population
is the Affordable Care Act
This Act offers wellness visits
Financing the ACA includes more than half a
trillion dollars of cuts to Medicare (Kaplan 19)
Many Medicare enrollees will probably be
required to make major changes in how they
receive their medical care (Kaplan 25)
Private Sector
Agency on Aging can provide private services
deliveries for health care
Aim towards low income older adults
Cost Sharing
Making program dollars go farther
Congregate meal sites asked for private
donations to meet the needs of low income older
adults
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