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1 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging Economic Security Initiative Jim Firman, President & CEO, NCOA

2 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging National Council on Aging (NCOA) NCOA is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization. Our mission is to improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.

3 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging Improving Health Center for Healthy Aging Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management and Caregiver Support Community Health Education National Falls Free™ Coalition / State Coalitions on Fall Prevention Workgroup Translating Our Mission into Action

4 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging Enhancing Economic Security BenefitsCheckUp.org National Center for Benefits Outreach and Enrollment HUD National Reverse Mortgage Counseling Intermediary Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Economic Security Service Center pilots Translating Our Mission into Action

5 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging NCOA’s Impact & Reach

6 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging A Veteran's Story in Tucson

7 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging Economic Security Initiative: Forging a Path to Economic Security $250/month or $3,000/year Average increase in income and/or decrease in budget expenses experienced by clients

8 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging 86% of older adults currently receiving one federal benefit are also eligible for and not receiving at least one other federal benefit. Older Adults Missing Out on Benefits Each year, low-income older adults miss out on $20 billion in benefits that help paying for prescriptions, healthcare, food, and utilities.

9 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging BenefitsCheckUp®

10 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging COORDINATION OF EXISTING PUBLIC & PRIVATE RESOURCES Jobs & Community Service Health & Wellness Finances LegalHousing Aging Network Services Public Benefits Consumer Protections Empower & Assist Seniors to Navigate

11 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging Take this Innovation to Scale By 2020, NCOA will improve the economic well-being of 5 million low-income, vulnerable older adults by providing comprehensive, integrated services that significantly increase their income and/or reduce their expenses. Mr. Smith 6,000 seniors 5 million seniors

12 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2013 National Council on Aging What can you do? Get Involved!  Visit ncoa.org and sign up to receive news, resources, and opportunities to learn and act.ncoa.org  Share NCOA’s free programs with older adults. BenefitsCheckUp.org RestartLiving.org HomeEquityAdvisor.org MyMedicareMatters.org BenefitsCheckUp.org/EconomicSecurity BenefitsCheckUp.org/Jobsource