Both Presidential Candidates Tout Plans to Expand Home Care

Last week, both presidential candidates announced their plans for home care expansion. Vice President Kamala Harris proposes broadening Medicare benefits to cover home health care, with the expansion of Medicare drug price negotiations covering the cost. Former President Donald Trump would prioritize home care benefits by increasing access to telehealth for seniors in Medicare Advantage plans, shifting resources back to at-home senior care, overturning disincentives that lead to Care Worker shortages, and supporting unpaid Family Caregivers through Tax Credits and reduced red tape. As mentioned in our statements last week, HCAOA is committed to making home care more accessible and affordable and looks forward to collaborating with policymakers, Congress, and either Former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.

To read HCAOA’s statement on Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal, click here, and for Former President Donald Trump's proposal, click here.