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PANEL DISCUSSION: The Impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill” on Elder Care in the United States
Recent federal legislation often referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill” includes provisions that could significantly affect elder care services, funding structures, and community support programs. Understanding these potential changes is essential for policymakers, nonprofit leaders, healthcare providers, and community organizations working to support an aging population.
Join us for a timely panel discussion on May 8 at the Marriott Downtown Springfield as policy experts and community leaders examine the potential impact of the legislation on elder care across the United States.
Panelists will discuss implications for older adults, family caregivers, local governments, and nonprofit service providers, while also exploring how communities can respond to the evolving needs of an aging society.
Moderator: Joseph O’Brien – Legislative Consultant and faculty member in Clark University’s MPA for Senior Leadership program
Panelists:
• Jen Benson – President AARP Massachusetts
• Caitlin Hodgkins policy Director and Subcommittee Staff Director, House Committee on Rules at U.S. House of Representatives Jim McGovern’s Office
• Anna Randall – Executive Director Greater Springfield Senior Services
Location: Marriott Downtown Springfield, Springfield, Mass.
We invite prospective students, community leaders, nonprofit professionals, and public servants to join us for this important conversation on the future of elder care policy in the United States.
This event is free and open to the public and is geared toward community leaders, nonprofit professionals, and public servants. The event is sponsored by Clark’s MPA for Senior Leadership program, an 8 month, low-residency program dedicated to cultivating ethical, innovative, and effective leaders and problem-solvers to address complex public challenges and advance the public interest; past programs have focused on issues such as voter engagement, disaster management, crisis in mental health, gambling legislation, art and public funding, and more.
Recent federal legislation often referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill” includes provisions that could significantly affect elder care services, funding structures, and community support programs. Understanding these potential changes is essential for policymakers, nonprofit leaders, healthcare providers, and community organizations working to support an aging population.
Join us for a timely panel discussion on May 8 at the Marriott Downtown Springfield as policy experts and community leaders examine the potential impact of the legislation on elder care across the United States.
Panelists will discuss implications for older adults, family caregivers, local governments, and nonprofit service providers, while also exploring how communities can respond to the evolving needs of an aging society.
Moderator: Joseph O’Brien – Legislative Consultant and faculty member in Clark University’s MPA for Senior Leadership program
Panelists:
• Jen Benson – President AARP Massachusetts
• Caitlin Hodgkins policy Director and Subcommittee Staff Director, House Committee on Rules at U.S. House of Representatives Jim McGovern’s Office
• Anna Randall – Executive Director Greater Springfield Senior Services
Location: Marriott Downtown Springfield, Springfield, Mass.
We invite prospective students, community leaders, nonprofit professionals, and public servants to join us for this important conversation on the future of elder care policy in the United States.
This event is free and open to the public and is geared toward community leaders, nonprofit professionals, and public servants. The event is sponsored by Clark’s MPA for Senior Leadership program, an 8 month, low-residency program dedicated to cultivating ethical, innovative, and effective leaders and problem-solvers to address complex public challenges and advance the public interest; past programs have focused on issues such as voter engagement, disaster management, crisis in mental health, gambling legislation, art and public funding, and more.