Sen. Bob Casey
Senator Casey Unveils Legislation to Increase Medicaid Home Care Funding
Senator Robert Casey (D-PA), a staunch friend of the elderly and disabled, has unveiled legislation that would provide a 10 percent increase to the federal share (FMAP) of home and community-based services (HCBS) for two years. The legislation would essentially extend the HCBS funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and provide states with […]
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 MoreNAHC 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 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 MoreHome Care and Hospice Capitol Hill Update
Recently two key committees in the House of Representatives took Congressional action on legislation important to home care and hospice providers. The Energy and Commerce committee held a hearing on the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, while the Ways and Means Committee held a mark-up on the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act. […]
Read MoreSenators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce, Caregivers
Nearly one in five Americans provide unpaid care to family members or loved ones. high turnover have long contributed to staffing shortages in the direct care workforce, which provides crucial support to older Americans, people with disabilities, and other Americans with chronic conditions. Direct care workers include home health and personal care aides and certified nursing assistants who provide […]
Read MoreSenators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce, Caregivers
Nearly one in five Americans provide unpaid care to family members or loved ones. high turnover have long contributed to staffing shortages in the direct care workforce, which provides crucial support to older Americans, people with disabilities, and other Americans with chronic conditions. Direct care workers include home health and personal care aides and certified nursing assistants who provide […]
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