Public Policy

Advocating on issues that impact our population's quality of life

CICOA advocates for seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers by addressing issues that impact our population’s quality of life, with an emphasis on social determinants of health, housing, nutrition, transportation, accessibility and long-term care services.

 

CICOA educates public officials at the Indiana State House and, as members of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4A), in Congress. Our advocacy activities include reviewing and taking positions on local, state and federal policies.  We testify before legislative bodies, engage in letter writing and public speaking, and make media appearances in support of funding, legislation, regulations and policies.

Healthy Living Policy Statement

Healthy living requires an overall approach to mental and physical stimulation.

Housing Policy Statement

CICOA promotes the creation of “aging-in-place” communities and affordable housing options for older adults.

Impaired Driving Policy Statement

Initiate a conversation about driving abilities.

Medication Management Policy Statement

Recommendations to maximize medication benefits and minimize medication-related risks.

Public Transportation Policy Statement

Seniors need public transportation to maintain healthy and active lifestyles.

Brain Injury Fact Sheet

Seniors need public transportation to maintain healthy and active lifestyles.

Public Policy Links

 

Find Your Legislators:   http://iga.in.gov/legislative/find-legislators/

Indiana General Assembly Notices:  http://iga.in.gov/information/notices/

State Plan:  http://www.state.in.us/fssa/files/2019-2022%20State%20Plan%20Draft.pdf

Policies:  https://www.in.gov/core/policies.html

Boards and Commissions:  https://www.in.gov/fssa/da/3464.htm

Ombudsman:  https://www.in.gov/ombudsman/2348.htm

News:  https://www.in.gov/fssa/da/4923.htm

HCBS Final Rule Statewide Transition  Plan: https://www.in.gov/fssa/da/4917.htm