LD 814: The Older Mainers Act

Creating a Maine Where We Can All Age Well

Let’s invest in a future where we are all supported and can stay engaged and connected as we age. By expanding access to proven home and community-based services at Maine’s Area Agencies on Aging, LD 814 allows all of us to age in the place we choose and deliver significant savings to the state in long-term care and healthcare expenditures.

The Older Mainers Act will pay for itself if Agency on Aging services can keep just 103 older Mainers out of Medicaid-funded nursing homes for one year.

LD 814, a $9.75M Investment = Statewide Impact and Savings
What the investment could do for older Mainers	Projected financial impact
Deliver an additional 336,837 Meals on Wheels to 1,316 new older Mainers, eliminating waitlists	Projected cost-saving to the state = $7,100,000 annually [7]
Provide wrap-around navigation services to 1,100+ older Mainers	Projected cost-saving the state = $3,400,000 annually [7]
Provide 1,300 more older Mainers with health insurance counseling and information	Projected cost-savings = $3,600,000 in healthcare savings for individual Mainers annually [8]
Provide 225+ family caregivers with Respite4ME mini-grants	Pass $1,125,000 directly to family caregivers[8]
Support a network of 1,500 dedicated AAA volunteers delivering services statewide	Impact value = $3,578,260 annually in their donated service
Annually, LD 814 is projected to save the state well over $10.5 million and put $4.75 million back into older Mainers’ pockets

LD 814 is on the Appropriations Table in the 2026 Legislative Session in Maine. Please contact your legislators today to encourage them to fund this impactful bill and provide services to thousands of our community members.

Learn more about LD 814 and ways you can Advocate.

LD 814 Flyer

LD 814 Fact Sheet

MCOA Advocacy Guide

AAAs in Action

LD 814 would invest in Meals on Wheels and eliminate waitlists for the program statewide. Meals on Wheels are one of many services the Agencies on Aging offer that support Mainers so we can stay in our homes and communities as we age.

Volunteer In Your Community

Make a difference in your community by joining the volunteer programs offered by Maine’s Area Agencies on Aging. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a long-term commitment, there’s a role for everyone. Volunteers assist with delivering meals, teaching classes, providing companionship, supporting caregivers, and much more. Your time and talents can help improve the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities across Maine.

Each agency offers unique opportunities tailored to their communities. Contact the Agency on Aging in your area to learn more about volunteering in your community.

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