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Scranton, PA ~ Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order directing the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to develop its Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year roadmap to meet the needs of Pennsylvania's senior population and improve Commonwealth services for older Pennsylvanians.

The Governor was joined by Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich, who will soon embark on a regional listening tour to highlight the Master Plan for Older Adults and actively engage seniors across the Commonwealth in the plan's development.

Governor Shapiro stated, "I've heard firsthand from seniors who told me we need to do more to help them stay in their homes, tackle rising costs, and have a high quality of life – and they deserve our full support. My Administration is making a long-term commitment to our seniors with this master plan and my commonsense proposal to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which will put more money back in more Pennsylvanians' pockets. Together, we're going to continue delivering results and help our seniors receive the support they need in order to age with dignity."

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The Executive Order directs the Department of Aging to identify relevant services provided by other agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction, partner with traditionally disadvantaged or underserved communities to understand their specific needs as older Pennsylvanians, and establish a working group at the Secretary's discretion. The Area Agencies on Aging and Centers for Independent Living will host listening sessions where public can learn more about the plan and how to submit their input.

In addition, Governor Shapiro has proposed expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program – a critical lifeline for seniors – as well as investing in grant funding for Senior Community Centers.

Pennsylvania joins 11 other states that are in the process of developing a master plan for older adults; five states are currently implementing such plans: California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Texas.

The Master Plan for Older Adults is part of Governor Shapiro's commitment to support seniors and make sure their voices are heard. With this initiative he hopes that older Pennsylvanians will be able to live with dignity while having access to necessary services that will help them thrive in their communities.

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