New York State's Master Plan for Aging

Overview

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State has embarked on a State Master Plan for Aging (MPA). The MPA is designed to ensure that older adults and individuals of all ages can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence.

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) are coordinating the MPA, building on decades of work and partnerships with state agencies, local governments and stakeholders.

First announced in Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address and Fiscal Year 2023 State Budget, the MPA process was further directed by Executive Order No. 23, which Governor Hochul signed on November 4, 2022.

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Upcoming Events

Master Plan for Aging Town Hall

The Town Hall will take place on June 7, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Hunter College Silberman Campus, located at 2180 Third Avenue, New York, NY, an accessible facility. Registration is required to attend this event in-person or virtually.

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Why a Master Plan for Aging?

New York ranks fourth in the nation in the number of individuals aged 60 and over, at 4.6 million. By 2030, this population is expected to reach 5.3 million. This population brings enormous economic, social and cultural value to their communities.

$13.8 billion

Economic Value of Older Adults' Volunteerism

64% of Older Adults

Own homes & have no mortgage

64 average age

of New York's 4.1 million caregivers

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Master Plan for Aging Governing Structure

Master Plan for Aging Council

The Master Plan for Aging Council is comprised of leaders from agencies across state government to address the needs of aging New Yorkers across all state programs and policies.

Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Public Input

The Stakeholder Advisory Committee will ensure that leading experts and the public at large have strong input into the Master Plan for Aging and help establish guidelines for age-friendly policies.

Association Resource Committee

The Association Resource Committee will enable state associations to bring statewide and regional issues to the Master Plan for Aging process.

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