Division of Aging Update

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Seeking Members for Commission on
Aging and CHOICE Board
 

The Division of Aging is seeking members for the Commission on Aging and CHOICE Board in alignment with House Enrolled Act No. 1067, enacted in 2024 by the General Assembly. See list of vacancies below.

This is a great opportunity to serve the State of Indiana on behalf of aging Hoosiers, particularly older adults, persons with disabilities, and caregivers.   

Meetings are held bi-monthly at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, with a virtual option available. More information on the purpose, role, and meeting schedule can be found here.

Members are appointed by the Governor. For more information on gubernatorial appointments, visit here.  

Interested candidates should email DAComments@fssa.in.gov to request application paperwork or ask questions. Nominations for positions requiring a nomination must be sent directly to DAComments@fssa.in.gov from the nominating organization.

Commission on Aging Vacancies

The Commission on Aging currently has the following five (5) vacancies:

• A member who is a (A) direct provider of; or (B) service worker employed to provide; services provided through the Division of Aging;
• A member who is: (A) a recipient; or (B) the caregiver of a recipient; of services provided through the Division of Aging;
• One (1) citizen nominated by one (1) or more organizations that: (A) represent individuals with mental illness; and (B) have statewide membership.
• Two additional vacancies, in alignment with the composition requirements below.

The following will be considered regarding composition of the Commission:

• The members must be Indiana residents who are interested in the problems of the aging and the aged.
• At least one of these new members must represent the region served by Areas 6-9.
• New members may not reside in Allen County, as no more than two members may reside in the same county.
• No more than eight members may be from the same political party.

CHOICE Board Vacancies

The CHOICE Board currently has the following six (6) vacancies:

• One (1) citizen nominated by two or more organizations that (A) represent senior citizens; and (B) have statewide membership. The individual must be a recipient, or the caregiver of a recipient, of CHOICE-funded services;
• One (1) citizen nominated by one (1) or more organizations that: (A) represent individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are less than eighteen (18) years of age; and (B) have statewide membership.
• One (1) citizen nominated by one (1) or more organizations that: (A) represent individuals with mental illness; and (B) have statewide membership.
• One (1) provider who provides services under IC 12-10-10 (the CHOICE statute).
• One (1) home care services advocate or policy specialist nominated by two or more (A) organizations; (B) associations; or (C) nongovernmental agencies; that advocate on behalf of home care consumers, including an organization that represents senior citizens or persons with disabilities; and
• One (1) citizen nominated by one (1) or more organizations that: (A) represent direct service workers; and (B) have statewide membership.

The Division of Aging is a program of the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration. If you have questions about Aging programs and services, visit us online at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b29cc9cd/ut6VPxR3j0yiaqXOMDE6FA?u=http://www.in.gov/fssa/aging.