New Hampshire State Plan on Aging

The New Hampshire Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS) is designated by the NH Legislature as the State’s Unit on Aging, under the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965. Under this designation, BAAS has the responsibility to develop and administer the State Plan on Aging (SPOA) on an ongoing basis in accordance with all requirements of the OAA and guiding documents from the Federal Administration for Community Living (ACL).

On Thursday September 21, 2023 the Administration for Community Living informed Governor Christopher T. Sununu that the New Hampshire State Plan on Aging under the Older Americans Act for October 1 2023 through September 30, 2027 has been approved.  
 
The State Plan outlines significant activities that will serve as a guide for New Hampshire’s aging service network during the next four years. Of particular note is the commitment to developing and implementing a comprehensive, coordinated, statewide system of long-term services and supports (LTSS) with prioritization of person-centered care (PCC).

“BEAS is honored and pleased to present the 2024 – 2027 New Hampshire State Plan on Aging. This State Plan addresses the opportunity to align, change and strengthen the work of BEAS within the service delivery system across the state, as well as the opportunity to transform how we collaborate with others to accomplish these goals. This State Plan will serve as a roadmap to address BEAS’ continuing planning efforts and strategies to further advance NH’s system of care for healthy aging in New Hampshire.” Said Wendi Aultman, Bureau Chief for the Bureau of Elderly an Adult Services.