Expansion of Medicare Home Care Coverage on the Table With Harris Announcement

AJMC October 10, 2024
Julia Bonavitacola

Key Takeaways

• Harris proposes expanding Medicare to cover long-term home care, addressing a significant gap in current coverage.
• The proposal could cost $40 billion and requires Congressional support, facing challenges in cost management and eligibility criteria.
• Brookings Institute suggests a conservative design with universal criteria and cost-sharing based on income and assets.
• This marks a potential shift in healthcare policy discussions, indicating new directions for Democrats’ healthcare plans.

During an interview on the show, The View, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that, should she win the presidential election on November 6, she would aim to expand Medicare such that the government insurance primarily aimed at retired adults would cover long-term care at home. This would mark a significant...

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