2024 Final Rule to Update Older Americans Act Regulations

Documents and text on this webpage are being reviewed and updated as necessary to comply with President Trump's executive orders.

  Read the Press Release: Final Rule to Update Regulations for Older Americans Act Programs

"The updated regulations strengthen the stability and sustainability of these programs, and we are looking forward to working with our partners in the aging network to implement them."  Alison Barkoff
 

Strengthening the System that Helps Millions Age in Place

Through the aging services network, the OAA helps older adults continue to work and volunteer, live independently and age with dignity, to the great benefit of all. ACL has compiled a variety of resources below to help support the aging services network implementing these critical OAA programs. This includes technical assistance resources to support implementation of the 2024 OAA final rule. The first substantial update to most OAA program regulations since 1988, the rule aligns regulations to the current statute, addresses issues that have emerged since the last update and clarifies a number of requirements.