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Idaho Commission on Aging outlines ARPA spending and requests small ongoing increases to support meals and caregivers
Summary
The Commission on Aging told legislators Feb. 24 it has used ARPA funds for meal programs, caregiver support and pilots that expand community health workers; the commission requested modest ongoing general‑fund increases and one‑time ARPA drawdowns to pay final invoices.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee heard Feb. 24 from the Idaho Commission on Aging on how it has used American Rescue Plan Act funds and on a modest FY2026 request to adjust the agency’s base budget for inflation and program needs.
Colin McGurkin of the Legislative Budget and Policy staff told the committee, “The Commission on Aging implements the Federal Older Americans Act and Idaho Senior Services Act,” and summarized five years of appropriations and one‑time ARPA awards used for meal services, caregiver supports and a public‑health workforce pilot.
Why it matters: The commission provides trustee and benefit payments to local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) that deliver home‑delivered meals, transportation, caregiver assistance and adult protective services. Legislators pressed agency leaders about which services are temporary ARPA enhancements and which might require ongoing state funding.
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