Advisory Board October 10, 2024
On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a new plan to expand Medicare coverage for home care, a decision that health experts say could be “transformative.” However, program costs, which are estimated to reach $40 billion a year, may be a barrier to its implementation.
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Harris proposes new Medicare home care benefits
During an appearance on ABC’s “The View” on Tuesday, Harris proposed a new plan to expand Medicare coverage for home healthcare aides for older adults. Under the plan, Medicare would cover in-home healthcare after a provider determines an enrollee needs help with daily tasks. Medicare would also create a sliding scale for beneficiary cost-sharing for long-term care services.
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