Kirsten Gillibrand: “Every dollar invested in OAA services generates over $3 in…”

“As an added bonus, the OAA is incredibly cost effective. By helping seniors avoid extended hospital stays and care in nursing homes, OAA programs save taxpayers business billions of dollars every year. In fact, Every dollar invested in OAA services generates over $3 in community value. However, despite this program's proven success, authorization of the OAA expired at the end of 2024. While this has caused limited disruption to OA programs so far, it jeopardizes the program's long term future.” (02:17–02:23)

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