Wall Street Journal April 12, 2021
President’s proposal calls for $400 billion to give elderly more care at home rather than at institutions and hospitals
President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan would devote $400 billion to providing seniors more medical care at home, with the aim of shifting treatment away from institutions and hospitals as the U.S. faces a looming surge in its aging population.
Democrats say the measure is needed because the healthcare system is unprepared for the unprecedented growth in the senior population and the bill would boost incomes for the many women and people in minority groups who provide the services.
Republicans contend the plan is too costly and doesn’t meet the definition of infrastructure. Opponents...
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