Issue Briefs, Position &
​White Papers

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POSITION
Home and Community-Based Services Access Act of 2021

​The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) submitted comments on April 26, 2021 to the sponsors of the Home and Community-Based Services Access Act of 2021, offering recommendations on behalf of member agencies to support two overarching goals: (1) increasing access to quality care, and (2) supporting a robust home care workforce.

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Worker Misclassification 

​The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) supports efforts to clarify and fully enforce existing worker classification laws. Many in-home, non-medical companion care workers should be classified as employees, because how, where and when they perform their duties is controlled by the person or entity who sets up the assignment. HCAOA asks that you support legislative and regulatory efforts to enhance appropriate worker classification.

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POSITION
Elder Abuse Guidelines

Elder abuse is a serious problem affecting hundreds of thousands of older persons each year. Professionals in the field of aging are in a unique position to recognize this problem and initiate intervention. HCAOA supports the development of policies and procedures by its member agencies to reduce the incidence of elder abuse, and to recognize it and respond properly when it is encountered.

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POSITION
Keep Home Care Affordable

There is a critical issue surrounding the affordability of home care in the United States. As an advocate
for private duty home care, the Home Care Association highlights important ways to keep home care affordable in the United States.

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