OKLAHOMA

STATE COUNCIL ON AGING
AGENDA

DHS Aging Services

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May 27, 2020
9:30 AM

Presiding…………………………………………………….………………………… Paul Needham, Acting Chair

Call to Order ……………………………………….……………………………………………Acting Chair
Pledge of Allegiance …………………………………….….………………….. Patrick O'Kane, Secretary
Roll Call …………………………………………………………………………………………... Secretary

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State Council on Aging

Members

Chalon Anderson Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Michael Cook Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Theo Crawley Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Walker Davis Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Lola Edwards Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Trish Emig Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Charity Helms Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Esther Houser Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Cathy Howard Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Jean Kelsey Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Tim Mauldin Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Fred Mensah Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Jacki Millspaugh Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Margo Mitchell Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Paul Needham Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Patrick O'Kane Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Willa Olden Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Teresa Rendon Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Ruth Rolfe Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Anna Roller Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Blair Schoeb Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Carla Scull Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Ruth Tatyrek Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Ronnie Winters Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Advisory Committee

Anne Davis Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Annette Mays Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Mary Brinkley Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Germaine Odenheimer Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Ray Walker Via Zoom Teleconference/videoconference

Compliance with Open Meeting Act ………………………………………………….…..……Acting Chair

Approval of February 20, 2020 Meeting Minutes ………………..…………...…..…………...Acting Chair

Chair's Report (Discussion/ possible action items) ..………....………..……………...….… Acting Chair

Reminder – Press "mute" unless speaking /recording of absences and presence

Resignation of Tom Lucas

Resignation of Karen Poteet

Introduction of Willa Olden

Meeting Dates 2021

SCoA Letter

Nominations Committee Report………………….…...Margo Mitchell, Chair of Nominations Committee

Election of Chair/Vice Chair (Action item) ………………… Chair of Nominations Committee/Secretary

Interim Director's Report ………………………………………………..Kathleen Kelley, Interim Director

Legislative Issues (Discussion/possible action items) ….…………………………………… Esther Houser

Senior Day at the Capitol (Discussion/possible action items) ………Senior Day at the Capitol Committee

Unfinished Business……………………………………………………………...…...……...……..….Chair

New Business…………………………………………………………………………………………..Chair

Public Comments……………..………………………………………………………………………...Chair

Chair's Comments ……………………………………………….…….……….………...…………….Chair

Announcements/Date of Next Meeting –September 3, 2020………..……..…..........….……………....Chair

Adjournment…………………….........................…….…….……………………………………….....Chair

Notice of the date, time, and place of the Special Meeting of the Oklahoma State Council on Aging was provided to the Secretary of State for posting on the Secretary of State website. In addition, public notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting and the Agenda was posted on the DHS website.

Oklahoma

State Council on Aging

50 N.E. 23^rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3002

Phone (405) 521-2281FAX (405) 521-2086

February 20, 2020

Meeting Place: 50 NE 23^rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.

Members Present: Michael Cook, Theo Crawley, Walker Davis, Lola Edwards, Trish Emig, Esther Houser, Jean Kelsey, Tom Lucas, Fred Mensah, Margo Mitchell, Paul Needham, Patrick O'Kane, Teresa Rendon, Ruth Rolfe, Carla Scull, Ruth Tatyrek,

Members Excused: Chalon Anderson, Charity Helms, Cathy Howard, Tim Mauldin, Jacqueline Millspaugh, Anna (Beth) Roller, Blair Schoeb, Ronnie Winters.

Advisory Committee Present: Mary Brinkley, Anne Davis, Annette Mays, Ray Walker

Present for OKDHS: William Whited, Karen Poteet, Jenean Arnold, Shirley Cox, Debbie Butler

Guests: (Signed In): Talena Ford, Jeanie McCollom, Cody Turpin, Kimberly Vaughn

Agenda Item	Discussion/Conclusion	Recommendation	Action/Follow-up
Call Meeting to Order Tom Lucas, ChairPledge of Allegiance Paul Needham, Vice Chair	The Chair called meeting to order at 9:32am. The Vice Chair led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item	Discussion/Conclusion	Recommendation	Action/Follow-up
Roll CallPatrick O'Kane, SecretaryCompliance withOpen Meeting Act Tom Lucas, ChairApproval of December 5, 2019, MinutesTom Lucas, ChairChair's ReportTom Lucas, ChairAdvocacy & Legislative, Shirley CoxBy-Laws , Article III, Withdrawal of the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board,Shirley Cox Article VI -Advocacy CommitteeBy- laws - Article VII Tom Lucas, ChairTom Lucas, ChairDirector's Report--Karen Poteet, Director Director's Report cont. Karen Poteet, Director The Future, Kimberly Vaughn, OAALALegislative Issues, William WhitedEsther HouserLegislative Issues, cont.Senior Day at the CapitolSCoA Letter, Trish EmigUnfinished Business Public CommentChair's CommentsAnnouncements/Date of Next MeetingAdjournment	Establishment of Quorum Chair asked Shirley Cox if the SCoA meeting were in compliance with the Open Meeting Act. Dr. Lucas requested all cell phones be put on silence. Dr. Lucas passed around a card for Chalon Anderson and stated that James Crowder had resigned.Dr. Lucas opened up discussion regarding the re-appointment of Ruth Tatyrek as the Council Representative on the Oklahoma Aging PartnershipThe group reviewed the Advocacy and Legislative Agenda priorities. The Council discussed whether it should add "oppose," "monitor," or "approve" to the language to give clear direction on how to proceed when contacting the legislature. After much discussion, Esther Houser proposed adding "Defend the rights of older Oklahomans and protect the services they need to survive and thrive" as a new priority.Shirley Cox stated that the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board had withdrawn its membership on the Council and recommended that the Oklahoma Indian Council on Aging replace it. A discussion ensued. Shirley Cox stated this will require a By-laws change. Shirley Cox noted that an Advocacy Committee was in the By-Laws. She asked if the Advocacy Committee was still needed. Upon further discussion it was decided they would keep the Committee in place. The Chair said he was prepared to appoint people to that committee and asked for volunteers.Shirley noted that the By-laws stated that the "Home Health Care Association of Oklahoma" is named as an entity on the Advisory Committee. She questioned if the category should be broader to reflect an industry instead of an agency, as other categories. After a short discussion, it was decided that it should be changed to industry. Chair called for a 15 minute breakChair requested roll call after the break.Director Poteet spoke about the Annual Report and the data it provided. True North goals can be found on the okdhs.org website. There are 4 True North goals that will be Aging Services measures and they will be updated every quarter.Older American's Act has been re-authorized. Section 1115 Waiver (Healthy Adults) was discussed. It gives state expanding Medicaid for those ages 18-64.The DHS budget request included $16.6 million to reduce the DDS waiting list (about 5000 plus people will be helped)Director Poteet discussed the Older American's Act. Aging Services made the request of $4.4 million to restore funding previously cut from the Older Americans Act programs. Director Poteet also discussed the $600,000 needed to fund Person Centered Options Counseling. Director Poteet re-iterated that the President Trump's budget is non-binding and it is only a recommendation.Director Brown is encouraging DHS to be innovative innovations to bring it into the 21^st century.March 4^thInnovation Event—Dental Care for Older Adults.Efforts are being made to reach out to the Congressional staff to advocate for dental at the federal level.DHS is moving to web-based cloud technology and other emerging technologies like robotics.Patrick O'Kane introduced Kimberly Vaughn.Ms. Vaughn presented on her project for OAALA to the Council. The goal of her project is to aid the aging population by educating on the services available to them.Director Poteet reported that OAALA would now be a 6-month program. It should start mid-April and will be held during the day on Wednesdays and ThursdaysWilliam Whited reported on Ida's Law. HB3345. HB3345 creates the Office of Liaison under OSBI for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons. He mentioned that Amanda Williams spoke to the Strategy Committee about the issue of missing and murdered indigenous persons. He also reiterated the need for advocacy on funding for the Older Americans Act and Options Counseling passed by SB888 last year. Esther Houser stated that Options Counseling needed to be fully funded as does Aging Services.She then outlined bills of interest:She mentioned bills about anti-psychotic drugs noting that anti-psychotic drugs are often used as medical restraints.HB3757- requires disclosures under the Alzheimer's Disease Special Care Disclosure Act.There are other bills that may be of interest: Making insulin co-pays $100 Surprise billing Raising minimum wage Small hospital survival HB 3462 exempts sales tax on hearing aides Voices are needed to call Senators regarding the transfer of the ADvantage Waiver program to OHCA. Members of the Senior Day at the Capitol Committee will meet with the Ombudsman Advisory Committee to discuss details about the day. Senior Day at the Capitol is in the House Chamber on March 30^th A letter was presented to send to the legislature, Gov. Stitt and Justin Brown. The Chair passed officiating at the meeting to the Vice-Chair, so he could participate in the discussion. He noted that, if the letter were approved, he would like the Council to give him and the staff of Aging Services discretion to modify the letter before it is sent. There was discussion on the wording of the letter and to whom and how it would be sent. After much discussion, the Council decided to approve sending the letter to the named persons, but deleting Justin Brown's name as a recipient. None Mary Brinkley stated that private pay customers are being asked to pay $4500 to subsidize Medicaid program. She encouraged the group to contact their legislators. She stated that programs for the elderly are being threatened from every direction and that is the time to contact the legislators. It will take everyone raising their voices, which may save trouble down the line. None The next meeting will be April 2, 2020.	Roll was calledMs. Cox indicated the Council was in compliance.Walker Davis moved to approve the minutes. Paul Needham seconded the motion.Walker Davis moved to approve the re-appointment of Ruth Tatyrek as the Council Representative on the Oklahoma Aging Partnership. Jean Kelsey seconded the motion.Walker Davis moved to add the wording "Defend the rights of older Oklahomans and protect the services they need to survive and thrive," to Advocacy and Legislative Agenda priorities.Paul Needham seconded the motion.Trish Emig moved to replace the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board as a member of the Council with the Oklahoma Indian Council on Aging. Paul Needham seconded the motion.Annette Mays, Lola Edwards, Esther Houser, Trish Emig, Anne Davis, Jeanie McCollom, Ruth Tatyrek, and Mary Brinkley agreed to serve.Trish Emig moved to approve the change to "Home Community Care & Hospice Services." Paul Needham seconded the motion.Break was taken from 10:33 am to 10:45 amPatrick O'Kane, SecretaryCalled Roll.Fred Mensah arrived at 10:47amCarla Scull left at 11:00amRuth Tatyrek moved to approve the letter to be sent to legislators in the name of the Council, with the proviso that the Chair would have discretion to change some of the wording of the letter. The motion was seconded by Theo Crawley.	Quorum was established.The Chair declared the SCoA meeting was in compliance with the Open Meeting Act. Minutes were approvedMotion carried.Motion carried. Motion carried. The proposed By-laws change will be sent to members for a vote reflecting the decision of the Council.Annette Mays, Lola Edwards, Esther Houser, Trish Emig, Anne Davis, Jeanie McCollom, Ruth Tatyrek, and Mary Brinkley were appointed by the Chair. Motion passed. The proposed By-laws change will be sent to members for a vote reflecting the decision of the Council..Quorum was established..Motion carried. . Unanimous consent to adjourn.

In compliance with the Open Meeting Act, notice of the date, time, and place of the regular meeting of the Oklahoma State Council on Aging was provided to the Secretary of State for posting on the Secretary of State website. In addition, public notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting and the Agenda was posted at 50 NE 23^rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 twenty -four (24) hours in advance of the meeting.

OKLAHOMA

STATE COUNCIL ON AGING

Honorable Governor, and Elected Legislative Leadership, March 5, 2020

The State Council on Aging (SCoA), in our advisory capacity to Elected Officials and DHS, are making the following

recommendations that we think are important to share with you. It is our duty to comment on policies and legislation that impact elderly and vulnerable Oklahomans. The SCoA membership consists of Oklahoma citizens over the age of 60 and citizens with expertise in aging policies, programs and services.

The SCoA members are in consensus that State Funding for Older Americans Act programs must be restored to previous levels, to provide for the needs of Older Oklahomans. This funding is for Title Ill and Title VII Programs and Services including home delivered and congregate meals, respite care, outreach, caregiver information and assistance, home chores, transportationandtheLong-TermCareOmbudsmanProgram.These programssavetheStatemoneybykeepingpeoplein their own homeslonger.

Over the past few years $4.4 million have been cut. We respectfully request that this State Funding be restored. These services are critical to vulnerable, Older Oklahomans whose numbers are rapidly increasing. As you know, 1946 was the beginning of the "Boomer" generation. Onehundred(100)Oklahomansareturning65everyday!According to research published by AARP Public Policy Institute in the "Across the States 2018 - Profile of Long-Term Services and Supports in Oklahoma," by 2025 the 75 - 84 age group will increase by 50% from 2015 numbers. By 2030 this age group will increase by 80%. Oklahoma's current Long-Term Services and Supports network cannot adequately serve that projected volume if the current appropriations level remains flat. The Silver Tsunami is here, now, and Oklahoma must improve its capacity and efficiency in order to protect our vulnerable Older Oklahomans. The requested $4.4 million will demonstrate a commitment by the State Government and the Legislature that you support vulnerable Older Oklahomans.

The 2018 Legislature approved a study that has now been completed and released by the Oklahoma Long-Term Care Services and Supports Advisory Committee. The report provides many solutions. If even one solution is immediately implemented, Oklahoma will be placed on the right path. We recommend funding the Options Counseling Program called for in SB888 which passed last year but was not funded. Other States have realized substantial savings by implementing Options Counseling programs. One State had an 11- to-1Return-On-Investment (ROI) by providing Older Americans with information about their Long-Term Care Service options before they commit to care in an institutional setting. The longer an Older Oklahoman (private pay or Medicaid reliant) delays residing in an institutional setting, the greater the savings are to the State of Oklahoma. But many Older Oklahomans and their families do not know their options. By providing Options Counseling, better decisions can be made. This results in an improved quality of life for Older Oklahomans and major savings for the care of those Older Oklahomans who, otherwise, would be living in institutional settings. Medicaid costs to the State will be less if the same Older Oklahomans receive services in their own homes. At the same time, Oklahoma can take advantage of the opportunity to save additional money in the process as the Federal Government will match an investment of $600,000 in Options Counseling by Oklahoma, with another $600,000.

In summary, the State Council on Aging respectfully requests:

A$4.4millionStateAppropriationdedicatedtorestoringfundingtotheOlderAmericansActprograms,and
A$600,000StateAppropriation dedicatedtofundinganOptionsCounselingProgram(anddrawa$600,000Federal Match}.

The State Council on Aging thanks you for considering our request. If you need additional information, please let me know. can be reached at 405-808-5975 or Pau1Needham4Aging@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you soon.

Paul Needham, MBA

President, State Council on Aging

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