MPAs: Paving the Way for Healthy Aging

Multisector plans for aging (MPAs) are cross-sector plans that create a coordinated system of high-quality care and support services that promote healthy aging, independent living, and social engagement, while also addressing intersecting issues related to healthcare, housing, transportation, and other social determinants of health. MPAs coordinate and uplift existing efforts within the state by working across state agencies and departments to engage diverse stakeholders including older adults, caregivers, industries, providers, researchers, and more. As of July 2025, 12 states have developed MPAs: California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Vermont. These states represent nearly half of the U.S. population — covering a range of characteristics from demographics and political leaning to population density, geography, and size of the state. While “multisector plan for aging” is the umbrella term used to describe these plans, each state named its plan to reflect its unique values. In addition to the 12 states with MPAs, dozens more are working towards a plan, and many already have either an Executive Order or legislation to support orauthorize their plan.

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