New BPC Health and Housing Task Force to Address Critical Issues of Aging U.S. Population - March 31, 2015

By 2030, 73 million people will be 65 and older; 70 percent of those seniors will require long-term services and supports

Washington, D.C. – The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) today launched its new Health and Housing Task Force, designed to help policymakers meet the needs of the United States’ aging population. BPC believes that stable, affordable housing can improve health outcomes and reduce costs imposed on the health care system, particularly for the majority of seniors who wish to age in place. These challenges are critically important now, as governments prioritize limited resources. Leading this one-year effort are former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros, former Senator and HUD Secretary Mel Martinez, and former Representatives Allyson Schwartz and Vin Weber.

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