This bill establishes a federal grant program to help states connect older adults with legal services by creating medical-legal partnerships and legal hotlines. The legislation funds initiatives that integrate lawyers into health care and social service settings to address legal issues affecting seniors, particularly those related to housing, healthcare decisions, and financial security. States receiving grants must report biannually on how many seniors they connect to legal services and how quickly issues are resolved. The bill appropriates $125 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 and requires the federal government to evaluate results and report to Congress every four years. The program prioritizes serving vulnerable elderly populations in underserved areas, including rural communities, federally qualified health centers, and hospitals serving large numbers of Medicare and Medicaid patients.
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