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Department seeks $783.5M in FY26; highlights Age Strong Vermont plan, HireAbility grants and meal expansion
Summary
The Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living presented a FY26 proposed budget of $783,521,821 to the committee, outlined the Age Strong Vermont initiative and highlighted workforce and grant programs including HireAbility opioid‑employment pilot and Pathways to Partnership.
The Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living presented a proposed FY26 total budget of $783,521,821, giving legislators a division‑level breakdown and highlighting program priorities including the Age Strong Vermont plan, workforce initiatives and several grants to expand community services.
Budget snapshot: the department reported 88.8% of the proposed FY26 budget as global‑commitment (Medicaid) spending, 4.6% from the state general fund, 6.2% federal funds and the balance other sources. Division totals presented included Developmental Disability Services at $353,407,236 (about 45% of…
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