The misuse of opioids and other substances can impact older adults in a variety of ways. For example, older adults may misuse substances themselves; face abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation from family members or caregivers misusing substances; or step in to raise grandchildren whose parents are misusing substances. 

The

In this Policy Round-Up, you’ll find:

A new funding opportunity from ACL's 

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The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing today that more than 59 million Americans with Medicare Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, now have access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, authorized, or cleared over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just released a new online tool that applicants and individuals assisting applicants can use to request an appointment to apply for SSI benefits.

ACL has released the 2022 funding opportunity for the

A new letter to educators and parents from Education Secretary Miguel A. Cardona addresses ways that schools and parents can work together to ensure that students with disabilities -- who are at higher risk of severe complications due to COVID-19 -- can safely attend school in-person.