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May is Older Americans Month
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year's theme is "Aging Unbound." More…
Medicaid Redetermination Resources
Beginning April 1, 2023 and over the next 12 months, all Medicaid recipients will be required to go through the redetermination process. We have put together some resources for nonprofits to assist those that they serve to be ready for this process to avoid any unnecessary loss of coverage. More…
Aging in Missouri: An Overview of State Services & Funding
The Missouri Budget Project recently published a comprehensive report and interactive budget tracker to provide an overview of state programs serving older adults and people living with disabilities in Missouri, with a specific focus on the adequacy of state funding to support these programs. More…
Human Trafficking Digital Media Toolkits and Standards of Care Available
The Missouri Coalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation (CATE) has released Digital Media Toolkits for individuals, community members, and organizations to share the findings of the 2019 Needs Assessment and the Strategic Plan for the purpose of community awareness, fundraising, legislative advocacy around human trafficking. They have also released a Standards of Care document to inform services while minimizing harm. More…
CoverSTL Launched to House Medicaid Expansion Efforts
In collaboration with Homegrown STL, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and St. Louis University, the Regional Health Commission has launched CoverSTL, an initiative developed to coordinate Medicaid expansion outreach efforts across the region. The CoverSTL page features the RHC’s Medicaid Expansion HelpLine, a step-by-step application video, and a map of Medicaid application assistance locations across St. Louis City and County. More…