Americans want to age at home — Congress must help make it possible
Summary
Two new laws, the Home and Community-Based Services Access Act and the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act, have been introduced to support caregivers and care workers. These laws aim to make home and community-based care a guaranteed benefit under Medicaid.Key Facts
- The Home and Community-Based Services Access Act has been introduced in Congress.
- The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act has also been introduced.
- Both laws focus on helping caregivers and direct care workers.
- They aim to ensure people can get home and community-based care through Medicaid.
- Medicaid is a government health program for low-income people.
- These laws are meant to help Americans who want to age at home.
- Support for workers is important to improve long-term care services.
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