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    Applications are Now Open for the Next Gen Program!

    ADvancing States is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of Next Gen HCBS Leaders, a professional development program designed for rising leaders in state Aging, Disability, and Medicaid agencies. Applications are due January 23, 2026.
     
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    Policy Brief: Greatest Economic and Social Needs of Rural Older Adults

    A new brief from the National Rural Health Association, coauthored by ADvancing States’ Abby Cox and Kathy Greenlee, highlights challenges facing rural older adults. The brief outlines opportunities to strengthen OAA programs to better meet these needs.
     
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    Join The Enabling Technology Engagement Network (ETEN)!

    Join a growing national network of state leaders, health plans, and innovators advancing independence through enabling technology in LTSS. Gain direct access to policymakers, collaborate with peers, and help shape the future of Medicaid technology implementation. Apply today!
     
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    The 2026 HCBS Conference Sponsorship Application is Now Open!

    ADvancing States is pleased to announce that sponsorship applications for the 2026 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference is now open. Sponsors will have the first opportunity to secure prime exhibit space, elevate their brand through high-visibility sponsored activities, and engage directly with decision-makers shaping the future of HCBS and long-term services and supports (LTSS).