Master Plan for Aging Implementation

Master Plan for Aging Implementation

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Executive Summary

Press Release

Fact Sheet

Study Description

Agenda

Overview

California’s population is aging. In the last ten years, the state’s 65+ population has roughly increased by 42 percent, from 4.2 million to over 6 million. State projections indicate that in the next decade, one in five Californians will be aged 65 or older.

To address the needs of older Californians now and for years to come, Governor Newsom in 2019 issued an Executive Order calling for the development of a Master Plan for Aging. The effort presented a historic opportunity to develop statewide leadership and coordination to address a broad set of challenges facing older Californians, including housing, affordability, health care, long-term care, and social supports.

When the Master Plan for Aging was released in 2021, it delineated five broad policy goals accompanied by 23 strategies to mark the state’s progress through 2030. After two years, 228 initiatives have been launched as part of the Master Plan, with involvement from several key agencies within the Administration.

In this study the Commission will review early implementation of this important effort to consider whether there are opportunities for improved oversight and accountability and to ensure progress toward the Master Plan’s important goals.

If you would like more information about this study, please contact Tamar Foster at Tamar.Foster@lhc.ca.gov. To be notified electronically of meetings, events, or when the review is complete, please subscribe to Little Hoover Commission updates: https://bit.ly/LittleHooverNews.

Written testimony from hearing witnesses can be found below in the corresponding event agenda.

Print Agenda
  • August 24
    2023
    Hearing on the Implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging (Part 2)
    10 a.m.
    Public Hearing
    Agenda
    Hearing on the Implementation of the California Master Plan for Aging (Part 2)
    Thursday, August 24, 2023
    10 a.m.
     
    Join in person:
    Rosenfeld Hearing Room
    Warren-Alquist State Energy Building
    1516 9th Street
    Sacramento, California 95814
     
    or
     

    620 12th Street, Modesto, California 95354

    or

    15 Henry Street, Southampton, New York 11968

     
    Join via Zoom:
    Phone: (888) 788-0099
    Webinar ID: 946 5584 2353
    Password: 753043
     

    Reflection on Experiences and Challenges Housing Older Californians

    1. Jodi Reid, Executive Director, California Alliance for Retired Americans

    Challenges in Housing Older Americans

    1. Jennifer Molinsky, PhD, Project Director, Housing an Aging Society Program, Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University (Written Testimony)

    Strategies to House Older Americans

    1. Lauren Dunning, Director, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute (Written Testimony)

    Reflection on Early Implementation Efforts to Address Housing and Homelessness Among Older Adults

    1. Patti Prunhuber, Director of Housing Advocacy, Justice in Aging (Written Testimony, Presentation)

    Reflection on Early Implementation of the Master Plan’s Housing and Homelessness Goals

    1. Sasha Kergan, Deputy Secretary of Housing, California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (Written Testimony)

    Financial Investments in the California Master Plan for Aging Implementation

    1. Susan DeMarois, Director, California Department of Aging (Written Testimony, Supplement)

    Addressing Homelessness Among Older Adults

    1. Margot Kushel, MD, Director, Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, University of California San Francisco

    Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, limited to 30 minutes total)

    Registration is not required but if you wish to add the event to your calendar or you would like to receive additional information about the study, please sign up for the event on Eventbrite.

    Video
  • July 27
    2023
    Hearing on the Implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging (Part 1)
    9:30 a.m.
    Public Hearing
    Agenda

    Implementation of the California Master Plan for Aging (Part 1)
    9:30 A.M.
    Thursday, July 27, 2023

    Join in person:
    Rosenfeld Hearing Room
    Warren-Alquist State Energy Building
    1516 9th Street
    Sacramento, California 95814

    414 East Eight Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
    or
    15 Henry Street, Southampton, New York 11968

    Join via Zoom:
    URL: https://bit.ly/43Y8XyJ
    Phone: (888) 788-0099
    Webinar ID: 932 9462 6717
    Password: 047433

    1. Implementation of the Master Plan for Aging

    1. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from IMPACT Committee Members
      • Dr. Sarita Mohanty, President and CEO, The SCAN Foundation (Written Testimony)
      • Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil, Professor of Social Welfare and Public Policy, and Director of the UCLA Center for Policy Research on Aging, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
    2. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from the Health and Human Services Agency
      • Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency
    3. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from the Department of Aging
    4. A Comparison to Planning for Aging in Other States
      • Dr. Carrie Graham, Director, Long-term Services and Supports, Center for Health Care Strategies (Written Testimony)
    5. Looking Ahead: Planning for Longevity
    6. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, limited to 30 minutes total)

        Note: The Commission will break at approximately noon for a business meeting before resuming the hearing.

        Video
      August 24
      2023
      Hearing on the Implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging (Part 2)
      10 a.m.
      Public Hearing
      Agenda
      Hearing on the Implementation of the California Master Plan for Aging (Part 2)
      Thursday, August 24, 2023
      10 a.m.
       
      Join in person:
      Rosenfeld Hearing Room
      Warren-Alquist State Energy Building
      1516 9th Street
      Sacramento, California 95814
       
      or
       

      620 12th Street, Modesto, California 95354

      or

      15 Henry Street, Southampton, New York 11968

       
      Join via Zoom:
      Phone: (888) 788-0099
      Webinar ID: 946 5584 2353
      Password: 753043
       

      Reflection on Experiences and Challenges Housing Older Californians

      1. Jodi Reid, Executive Director, California Alliance for Retired Americans

      Challenges in Housing Older Americans

      1. Jennifer Molinsky, PhD, Project Director, Housing an Aging Society Program, Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University (Written Testimony)

      Strategies to House Older Americans

      1. Lauren Dunning, Director, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute (Written Testimony)

      Reflection on Early Implementation Efforts to Address Housing and Homelessness Among Older Adults

      1. Patti Prunhuber, Director of Housing Advocacy, Justice in Aging (Written Testimony, Presentation)

      Reflection on Early Implementation of the Master Plan’s Housing and Homelessness Goals

      1. Sasha Kergan, Deputy Secretary of Housing, California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (Written Testimony)

      Financial Investments in the California Master Plan for Aging Implementation

      1. Susan DeMarois, Director, California Department of Aging (Written Testimony, Supplement)

      Addressing Homelessness Among Older Adults

      1. Margot Kushel, MD, Director, Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, University of California San Francisco

      Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, limited to 30 minutes total)

      Registration is not required but if you wish to add the event to your calendar or you would like to receive additional information about the study, please sign up for the event on Eventbrite.

      Video
      July 27
      2023
      Hearing on the Implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging (Part 1)
      9:30 a.m.
      Public Hearing
      Agenda

      Implementation of the California Master Plan for Aging (Part 1)
      9:30 A.M.
      Thursday, July 27, 2023

      Join in person:
      Rosenfeld Hearing Room
      Warren-Alquist State Energy Building
      1516 9th Street
      Sacramento, California 95814

      414 East Eight Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
      or
      15 Henry Street, Southampton, New York 11968

      Join via Zoom:
      URL: https://bit.ly/43Y8XyJ
      Phone: (888) 788-0099
      Webinar ID: 932 9462 6717
      Password: 047433

      1. Implementation of the Master Plan for Aging

      1. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from IMPACT Committee Members
        • Dr. Sarita Mohanty, President and CEO, The SCAN Foundation (Written Testimony)
        • Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil, Professor of Social Welfare and Public Policy, and Director of the UCLA Center for Policy Research on Aging, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
      2. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from the Health and Human Services Agency
        • Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency
      3. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from the Department of Aging
      4. A Comparison to Planning for Aging in Other States
        • Dr. Carrie Graham, Director, Long-term Services and Supports, Center for Health Care Strategies (Written Testimony)
      5. Looking Ahead: Planning for Longevity
      6. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, limited to 30 minutes total)

          Note: The Commission will break at approximately noon for a business meeting before resuming the hearing.

          Video
          Print Agenda
          • August 24
            2023
            Hearing on the Implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging (Part 2)
            10 a.m.
            Public Hearing
            Agenda
            Hearing on the Implementation of the California Master Plan for Aging (Part 2)
            Thursday, August 24, 2023
            10 a.m.
             
            Join in person:
            Rosenfeld Hearing Room
            Warren-Alquist State Energy Building
            1516 9th Street
            Sacramento, California 95814
             
            or
             

            620 12th Street, Modesto, California 95354

            or

            15 Henry Street, Southampton, New York 11968

             
            Join via Zoom:
            Phone: (888) 788-0099
            Webinar ID: 946 5584 2353
            Password: 753043
             

            Reflection on Experiences and Challenges Housing Older Californians

            1. Jodi Reid, Executive Director, California Alliance for Retired Americans

            Challenges in Housing Older Americans

            1. Jennifer Molinsky, PhD, Project Director, Housing an Aging Society Program, Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University (Written Testimony)

            Strategies to House Older Americans

            1. Lauren Dunning, Director, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute (Written Testimony)

            Reflection on Early Implementation Efforts to Address Housing and Homelessness Among Older Adults

            1. Patti Prunhuber, Director of Housing Advocacy, Justice in Aging (Written Testimony, Presentation)

            Reflection on Early Implementation of the Master Plan’s Housing and Homelessness Goals

            1. Sasha Kergan, Deputy Secretary of Housing, California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (Written Testimony)

            Financial Investments in the California Master Plan for Aging Implementation

            1. Susan DeMarois, Director, California Department of Aging (Written Testimony, Supplement)

            Addressing Homelessness Among Older Adults

            1. Margot Kushel, MD, Director, Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, University of California San Francisco

            Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, limited to 30 minutes total)

            Registration is not required but if you wish to add the event to your calendar or you would like to receive additional information about the study, please sign up for the event on Eventbrite.

            Video
          • July 27
            2023
            Hearing on the Implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging (Part 1)
            9:30 a.m.
            Public Hearing
            Agenda

            Implementation of the California Master Plan for Aging (Part 1)
            9:30 A.M.
            Thursday, July 27, 2023

            Join in person:
            Rosenfeld Hearing Room
            Warren-Alquist State Energy Building
            1516 9th Street
            Sacramento, California 95814

            414 East Eight Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
            or
            15 Henry Street, Southampton, New York 11968

            Join via Zoom:
            URL: https://bit.ly/43Y8XyJ
            Phone: (888) 788-0099
            Webinar ID: 932 9462 6717
            Password: 047433

            1. Implementation of the Master Plan for Aging

            1. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from IMPACT Committee Members
              • Dr. Sarita Mohanty, President and CEO, The SCAN Foundation (Written Testimony)
              • Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil, Professor of Social Welfare and Public Policy, and Director of the UCLA Center for Policy Research on Aging, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
            2. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from the Health and Human Services Agency
              • Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency
            3. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from the Department of Aging
            4. A Comparison to Planning for Aging in Other States
              • Dr. Carrie Graham, Director, Long-term Services and Supports, Center for Health Care Strategies (Written Testimony)
            5. Looking Ahead: Planning for Longevity
            6. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, limited to 30 minutes total)

                Note: The Commission will break at approximately noon for a business meeting before resuming the hearing.

                Video
              August 24
              2023
              Hearing on the Implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging (Part 2)
              10 a.m.
              Public Hearing
              Agenda
              Hearing on the Implementation of the California Master Plan for Aging (Part 2)
              Thursday, August 24, 2023
              10 a.m.
               
              Join in person:
              Rosenfeld Hearing Room
              Warren-Alquist State Energy Building
              1516 9th Street
              Sacramento, California 95814
               
              or
               

              620 12th Street, Modesto, California 95354

              or

              15 Henry Street, Southampton, New York 11968

               
              Join via Zoom:
              Phone: (888) 788-0099
              Webinar ID: 946 5584 2353
              Password: 753043
               

              Reflection on Experiences and Challenges Housing Older Californians

              1. Jodi Reid, Executive Director, California Alliance for Retired Americans

              Challenges in Housing Older Americans

              1. Jennifer Molinsky, PhD, Project Director, Housing an Aging Society Program, Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University (Written Testimony)

              Strategies to House Older Americans

              1. Lauren Dunning, Director, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute (Written Testimony)

              Reflection on Early Implementation Efforts to Address Housing and Homelessness Among Older Adults

              1. Patti Prunhuber, Director of Housing Advocacy, Justice in Aging (Written Testimony, Presentation)

              Reflection on Early Implementation of the Master Plan’s Housing and Homelessness Goals

              1. Sasha Kergan, Deputy Secretary of Housing, California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (Written Testimony)

              Financial Investments in the California Master Plan for Aging Implementation

              1. Susan DeMarois, Director, California Department of Aging (Written Testimony, Supplement)

              Addressing Homelessness Among Older Adults

              1. Margot Kushel, MD, Director, Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, University of California San Francisco

              Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, limited to 30 minutes total)

              Registration is not required but if you wish to add the event to your calendar or you would like to receive additional information about the study, please sign up for the event on Eventbrite.

              Video
              July 27
              2023
              Hearing on the Implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging (Part 1)
              9:30 a.m.
              Public Hearing
              Agenda

              Implementation of the California Master Plan for Aging (Part 1)
              9:30 A.M.
              Thursday, July 27, 2023

              Join in person:
              Rosenfeld Hearing Room
              Warren-Alquist State Energy Building
              1516 9th Street
              Sacramento, California 95814

              414 East Eight Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
              or
              15 Henry Street, Southampton, New York 11968

              Join via Zoom:
              URL: https://bit.ly/43Y8XyJ
              Phone: (888) 788-0099
              Webinar ID: 932 9462 6717
              Password: 047433

              1. Implementation of the Master Plan for Aging

              1. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from IMPACT Committee Members
                • Dr. Sarita Mohanty, President and CEO, The SCAN Foundation (Written Testimony)
                • Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil, Professor of Social Welfare and Public Policy, and Director of the UCLA Center for Policy Research on Aging, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
              2. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from the Health and Human Services Agency
                • Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency
              3. Reflection on California’s Early Implementation Efforts: Perspectives from the Department of Aging
              4. A Comparison to Planning for Aging in Other States
                • Dr. Carrie Graham, Director, Long-term Services and Supports, Center for Health Care Strategies (Written Testimony)
              5. Looking Ahead: Planning for Longevity
              6. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, limited to 30 minutes total)

                  Note: The Commission will break at approximately noon for a business meeting before resuming the hearing.

                  Video