Olivia Umoren joined USAging in January 2023 as Director, Public Policy and Advocacy. In her role, Olivia directs the association's legislative affairs and advocacy efforts to advance federal policies that address the needs of an aging America, plays a vital role in the development of USAging's policy priorities, and represents USAging in meetings with congressional staff and administration officials.

Looking to form a new housing partnership or enhance an existing one? Use these two-page partnership snapshots from the Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC; administered by USAging) to learn about various aging, disability and housing collaborations.

Looking for ways to engage community partners in supporting kinship families and grandfamilies? A new resource from the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network: A National Technical Assistance Center offers ideas and guidance on how the Aging Network and others can reach kinship/grandfamilies in need of assistance.

On September 18, CMS issued a final rule to simplify enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), which cover Medicare premiums for eligible older adults and people with disabilities. CMS estimates the changes will make coverage more affordable for approximately 860,000 people.