Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act
NAHC Supports the Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act
Eleven Senators, including Bob Casey (D-PA), a close friend of NAHC and the home care community, have introduced the Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act (S.1099) to permanently protect against spousal impoverishment in the Medicaid program. Historically, when one part of a married couple was in need of Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS), their spouse has been […]
Read MoreKey Legislation Introduced to Help Elderly and Disabled Remain in their Homes
Two pieces of bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for the elderly and disabled to receive health care in their homes and to protect against financial catastrophe have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. The EMPOWER (“Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care) Act (S. 548 […]
Read MoreBipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors Who Receive Long-Term Home Care Introduced in Congress
Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Fred Upton (R-MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to financially protect seniors who receive long-term care in their homes or in a community setting. The primary payer for long-term care, services, and supports is Medicaid, but in order to maintain eligibility, beneficiaries with a family member needing long-term care may be forced […]
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