NCOA's Benefits Participation Study: Key Findings & Recommendations

NCOA's Benefits Participation Study: Key Findings & Recommendations

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Includes a Live Web Event on 04/14/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

In August 2024, NCOA’s new Benefits Participation Map revealed that almost nine million older adults are eligible for but not enrolled in essential public benefits. Finding staggering variations between counties with both high- and low-participation rates, we conducted research with enrollment entities in select counties to understand contributors and barriers to benefits participation. This webinar will highlight key findings from our analyses and share conclusions on how outreach strategies, cross-sector collaboration, and local policies impact outcomes.

This research was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Ryan Ramsey

Associate Director, Health Coverage & Benefits

National Council on Aging

Ryan Ramsey is the Associate Director of Health Coverage and Benefits within the Center for Economic Wellbeing. He has over 12 years of experience working to support older adults. His previous roles have included working with the Tennessee Department of Aging and Disability, overseeing the State Health Insurance Assistance (SHIP) Program, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) program, and data system on delivery of Older American Act services.

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NCOA's Benefits Participation Study: Key Findings & Recommendations
04/14/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
04/14/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes In August 2024, NCOA’s new Benefits Participation Map revealed that almost nine million older adults are eligible for but not enrolled in essential public benefits. Finding staggering variations between counties with both high- and low-participation rates, we conducted research with enrollment entities in select counties to understand contributors and barriers to benefits participation. This webinar will highlight key findings from our analyses and share conclusions on how outreach strategies, cross-sector collaboration, and local policies impact outcomes. This research was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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