As the U.S. population gets older and increasingly diverse, state leaders and stakeholders are recognizing the need to conduct systems-level, cross-sector planning. A multisector plan for aging (MPA) is a state-led, cross-agency, multi-year planning process that convenes a broad range of public and private stakeholders to collaboratively address the current and future needs of all people aging, including those with disabilities.

Since 2022, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) has worked in partnership with The SCAN Foundation, West Health, and the May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust to provide technical assistance to 20 states through the Multisector Plan for Aging Learning Collaborative. The initiative is helping states to build MPA buy in, obtain authorization, engage stakeholders, and develop or update their plans. During this time, interest and engagement in the MPA process has continued to grow across the country.

In response to the growing interest in MPAs, CHCS conducted a nationwide survey to understand state interest in and development of MPAs. This report highlights key takeaways from the survey results, including common themes across states’ MPA development and implementation strategies. The report can inform MPA policy and planning initiatives across the country at the local, state, and federal levels.