Rep. Debbie Dingell
HCBS Access Act introduced in Congress
Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to enhance and broaden Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). The bill, the HCBS Access Act (S. 762/H.R. 1493, aims to address the long-standing problem of the waiting list for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) by putting home and community care on equal […]
Read MoreSupport the Better Care Better Jobs Act
Just a few clicks & support the Better Care Better Jobs Act! President Biden has proposed a significant investment into the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Program with the goals of improving access to care in the home and addressing workforce challenges. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have carried out […]
Read MoreSupport the Better Care Better Jobs Act
Just a few clicks & support the Better Care Better Jobs Act! President Biden has proposed a significant investment into the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Program with the goals of improving access to care in the home and addressing workforce challenges. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have carried out […]
Read MoreSupport the Better Care Better Jobs Act
Just a few clicks & support the Better Care Better Jobs Act! President Biden has proposed a significant investment into the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Program with the goals of improving access to care in the home and addressing workforce challenges. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have carried out […]
Read MoreBill to Extend PHE Telehealth Flexibilities Advances in Congress
Legislation to extend telehealth waivers until the end of 2024 passed by the U.S. House of Representatives late last week, offering the hope that this pandemic-related flexibility could be made more permanent and outlive the public health emergency (PHE), which is set to expire in October. The news is notable because it means that these […]
Read MoreBill to Extend PHE Telehealth Flexibilities Advances in Congress
Legislation to extend telehealth waivers until the end of 2024 passed by the U.S. House of Representatives late last week, offering the hope that this pandemic-related flexibility could be made more permanent and outlive the public health emergency (PHE), which is set to expire in October. The news is notable because it means that these […]
Read MoreBill to Extend PHE Telehealth Flexibilities Advances in Congress
Legislation to extend telehealth waivers until the end of 2024 passed by the U.S. House of Representatives late last week, offering the hope that this pandemic-related flexibility could be made more permanent and outlive the public health emergency (PHE), which is set to expire in October. The news is notable because it means that these […]
Read MoreSenate Approves Budget Reconciliation Guidelines
What this means for home care and hospice How you can help! Earlier this month, the United States Senate approved a $3.5 trillion budget resolution. This resolution will serve as the vehicle for the second part of President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ infrastructure investment, much of which intends to strengthen the social safety net. The […]
Read MoreMembers of Congress Push for More HCBS Funding
With the next COVID-19 relief package currently under development and possibly coming with a significant price tag, upwards of $1.9 trillion as requested by the Biden administration, many elected officials and stakeholder groups are proposing increased funding to Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS). Similar proposals have been made in earlier versions of COVID-19 […]
Read MoreHome Care Stalwarts Casey, Dingell Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors, Disabled, Caregivers from Coronavirus
NAHC supports this legislation to protect home care workers and allow seniors to receive care in the home. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), the ranking member on the Senate Select Committee on Aging, and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have introduced legislation in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives to protect senior citizens, the […]
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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