Senate Democrats Propose Medicare Coverage for In-Home Long-Term Care
A group of Senate Democrats has proposed adding an in-home care benefit to Medicare. The plan forms the final part of a three-part health care package and does not include cost estimates or funding details.
upi.comA group of Senate Democrats is proposing that Medicare cover in-home care, which would create the first new benefit in the program since the Part D retail drug benefit more than 20 years ago. ), are using to outline their vision and draw contrasts with Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier this year, they proposed a plan to lower drug costs and a framework for private health insurance overhaul. The plan is not detailed, and does not offer cost estimates or address the question of funding. In addition to creating a home care benefit, it calls for spending more to shore up long-term care in Medicaid and creating stricter nursing home staffing standards.
It also includes a workforce component aimed at training more long-term care employees and providing them better pay and benefits.
Key Facts
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Senate Democrats proposed adding in-home care coverage to Medicare.
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Senators proposed a plan to lower drug costs and a framework for private health insurance overhaul.
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Potential Impact
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Medicare would gain a new long-term care benefit if the proposal advances.
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Long-term care providers could see increased demand for in-home services.
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Nursing homes would face stricter staffing requirements under the plan.
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