The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) provides advocacy, information, resources and assistance so that older adults can maintain the lifestyle of their choice.

MNRAAA’s Legislative Priorities for 2022:

1. Volunteer Drivers – Federal

   • MNRAAA supports and partners with the Volunteer Driver Coalition of Minnesota to advocate for the change in the current charitable mileage rate ($0.14) to be equal to the current business rate and allow the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to develop a mechanism to adjust the charitable mileage rate on an annual basis.

2. Social Isolation

   • MNRAAA advocates for an increase in funding to support services which target individuals facing or may face social isolation. MNRAAA supports and encourages the State of Minnesota to complete a study around social isolation and identify best practices to mitigate social isolation

3. Other Legislative Items to Monitor

• • State of Minnesota
    • Elder justice
    • Elderly Waiver reform
    • Workforce
  • Federal – Congress
    • COVID-19 related legislation
    • Improving the Social Determinants of Health Act