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Share your thoughts on aging in Missouri! Public comment is now open on Missouri’s proposed Master Plan on Aging. In January 2023, Missouri launched the planning process for an historic Master Plan on Aging to prepare Missouri for the unprecedented aging population. For the past 2 1/2 years, over 10,000 Missourians have shared insights and…

Thanks again to USAging for the honor of winning the top Innovation award. ma4 is proud to have been selected for the the top innovation award from USAging in July, 2024. USAging released a new video series highlighting ma4’s project as well as other winners in their 2024 Innovation and Achievement Awards Showcase. Watch the…

Home-delivered Medicaid meals provide essential nutrition and support to Missouri’s most vulnerable homebound older adults and adults with disabilities. This meal program is a crucial investment in their well-being, preventing costly and often unwanted placement in nursing homes. However, years of underfunding have created a severe crisis. The current Medicaid reimbursement rate ($6.21) fails to cover…

Thank you to our tireless advocates! We did it! Because of you, today the Missouri Legislature has passed the FY 2025 Supplemental Budget —  in record time. Your passionate advocacy made all the difference. You understood the urgency, you spoke up for our seniors, and our legislators listened. This historic speed—the fastest Supplemental  passage ever—shows just…

By March 14, Congress must either pass a final FY 2025 spending package or another continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown. The last action Congress took on their appropriations bills was last summer, when the House bill proposed major cuts to critical OAA programs and modest increases to others, while the Senate bill…

THE EMERGENCY IS HERE! 2/19/25: A crisis threatens essential services for 150,000 vulnerable older adults in Missouri who rely on Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Federally funded, AAAs provide critical support, including home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver assistance, and in-home care, enabling seniors to age in place – a preference shared by the vast majority of…

2/6/25: A looming crisis threatens essential services for 150,000 vulnerable older adults in Missouri who rely on Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Federally funded, AAAs provide critical support, including home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver assistance, and in-home care, enabling seniors to age in place – a preference shared by the vast majority of Missourians. While federal…