More than 100 seniors gathered in Montour Falls to voice concerns about potential service cuts tied to federal budget changes, according to The Odessa File.
OFA Director Tamre Waite warned that new spending reductions — particularly to Medicaid — could negatively affect local aging services, though the full impact remains uncertain. Speakers urged attendees to contact lawmakers to protect these critical programs.
Waite, who has led the OFA for nearly 20 years, will retire in August. A successor has yet to be named. She criticized recent political developments, saying the new budget bill could worsen conditions for seniors who rely on essential aid.
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