Legislative Priorities
MBA Public Policy Committee
The MBA Public Policy Committee is MBA’s working committee for advocacy to promote policies that address the needs and interests of older adults in Minnesota.
In support of MBA’s mission, this committee seeks to inform state leaders and communities about current systems, innovations and opportunities to advance policies that meet the needs of a growing aging population. Public Policy Committee work is done through effective communication, relationship building, education and collaboration with partners who share our values.
Public Policy Committee members are committed to working closely with AAA leadership and staff, aligning MBA and AAA advocacy efforts to the extent possible. Public Policy Committee members are also committed to having a strong community presence in collaborative efforts to educate the public, assist older adults and families to self-advocate, and lead the state in the prevention of abuse, neglect and exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults.
Policies supported by MBA focus on:
- Protecting vulnerable people
- Supporting communities to become more livable at all ages and building sustainable intergenerational communities
- Improving the quality of long-term care services and supports
- Helping individuals make decisions related to aging
- Eliminating institutional barriers and social inequities.