🌿NEWS YOU CAN USE

JANUARY 2026

🎆 Happy New Year to all! 2025 was a very active year with All Elders United for Justice working hard on behalf of all seniors in Minnesota. 2026 will continue these efforts and we will keep you up to date as we move forward!

What we will be working on in 2026:

🌟 Legislative Update

The 2026 legislative session began Tuesday, February 17, and we have been actively reviewing plans and refining priorities. Here is a clear and simple overview of what we’re working on:

🏥 Care Giving Committee

Eliminating the Medigap Penalty

One of our top priorities remains ending the Medigap penalty.

All Elders United for Justice finds that Medigap penalty approved in 2025 is harmful to seniors, promotes age discrimination and undermines the health and well-being of Minnesota seniors.
We propose advocacy to:

  • Repeal the relevant portions of the state law that impose the penalties for

  • purchasing a plan outside of the six-month enrollment window.

  • Restore the Guaranteed Issue Rights for persons over 70.

💻 Broadband Committee

Work continues to secure legislative support and explore alternative funding options for our proposed Senior Portal, developed last year.

This initiative is designed to:

  • Improve digital access for older adults

  • Make important information and services easier to find

  • Help seniors stay connected and informed

Reliable broadband access is no longer a luxury — it’s essential for healthcare, communication, and independence.

🏠 Housing Committee

Protecting Housing Stability for Seniors

Our housing priorities are aligned with the work of the Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP), of which All Elders is a proud member.

MHP’s key goals include:

  • Securing one-time supplemental funding for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)

  • Helping lawmakers better understand the growing need for housing stability

  • Increasing base funding for FHPAP to meet actual need (currently estimated at approximately $20 million)

Stable, affordable housing is foundational to healthy aging. Preventing homelessness before it begins saves public dollars and protects dignity.

🤝 Working Together

Our legislative priorities remain steady, and collaboration continues across committees. As the session begins, your engagement, advocacy, and community conversations matter more than ever.

We will continue to keep you informed and provide opportunities to take action.

Together, we are building a powerful, united voice for Minnesota’s elders.

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