Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026
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Overview
This bill reauthorizes and modernizes programs designed to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It focuses on strengthening nursing home worker training, expanding grant opportunities for Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and providing financial assistance to eligible individuals and organizations. Specifically, it aims to improve access to legal services through medical-legal partnerships and address social isolation among older adults and adults with disabilities.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes funding for programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Increases grant funding for nursing home worker training programs, with adjustments based on state population.
- Expands grant opportunities for Indian tribes and tribal organizations to support elder justice initiatives.
- Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals for child care, transportation, and other essential needs.
- Establishes incentives for developing and sustaining structural competency in health and human services providers.
- Creates medical-legal partnerships to address social determinants of health and prevent abuse.
- Requires states to report on program effectiveness and data related to elder abuse prevention.
- Authorizes funding for research and evaluation of elder justice programs.
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