Forbes October 9, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee Harris proposed an expansion of the Medicare program on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, to assist in covering the costs of home health aide care for seniors and disabled people. She also called for adding vision, hearing and dental benefits to Medicare. These are popular provisions among constituents, including Medicare beneficiaries and their families, and would help alleviate financial and other burdens, particularly for those struggling to find affordable in-home care for themselves or aging or disabled relatives.
Nevertheless, if elected president, Harris would likely encounter major hurdles in Congress, both with respect to approval of the expansion of the Medicare program and the main proposed funding route for the plan to include in-home care.
Home health encompasses a...
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