Commonwealth Fund November 14, 2023
TOPLINES
Millions of family caregivers to Medicare beneficiaries experience poor health, emotional stress, and financial insecurity; Medicare does not provide them adequate support
To improve Medicare, policymakers could choose from a range of short- and longer-term measures, including many options that do not require congressional action
Abstract
- Issue: Current Medicare policy overlooks the significant challenges facing tens of millions of family members caring for Medicare beneficiaries at home. Without improved support from Medicare, the need for home-based services will continue to outpace the ability of family caregivers to provide care.
- Goals: Identify specific changes to Medicare policies to promote a more equitable system of home-based care that supports beneficiaries and their family caregivers.
- Methods: Interviews with 20 aging, disability,...
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