What's Being Discussed

The Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs (PABEA) will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at 250 South Hotel Street, Conference Room 410, Honolulu. The meeting is also available via Zoom.

• Rural Health Transformation Program: The Executive Office on Aging (EOA) will share plans to use new funding to expand in-home services and health programs for seniors on neighbor islands.
• Needs Assessment: Discussion of an upcoming statewide assessment to guide elder care planning for 2027–2031.
• Legislative updates: Progress on implementing recent legislative priorities and streamlining how seniors are assessed for services.
• Committee reports: Updates from the Legislative, Plans and Projects Review, and Recognition and Awards committees.
• Agency updates: Monthly reports from elder care agencies on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, and Kauaʻi, as well as updates from state departments including Human Services, Transportation, Education, and others.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the June 5, 2026 meeting minutes.
• Approval of three board member committee assignments: Gary Simon (Legislative Chair), Sara Lenzer Medeiros (Plans and Projects Review), and Rick Tabor (Recognition and Awards).

Who Should Pay Attention

• Older adults and their families, especially those on neighbor islands who may benefit from expanded in-home services.
• Caregivers and social service providers working with seniors across Hawaiʻi.
• Anyone interested in how the state plans elder care services for the next five years.

Public testimony is welcome in person, by mail, or by email at eoa@doh.hawaii.gov. Meeting materials are available at hawaiiadrc.org/pabea.