House passed federal funding bill raises concerns about reductions in home care

GOP bill raises fears of major reduction in home care for seniors, disabled Rep. Judy Chu (D-Ca.) said she worries over the future of at-home care for seniors if President Donald Trump’s federal funding package passes in the House. Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” proposes cu… aoconnelld The Hill

(Editors Note:  The bill passed the House early this morning by a one vote margin and goes to the Senate.)  

Medicaid also provides health insurance coverage to about 5 million disabled Americans.  

Medicaid is also a major funder of nursing home care. Medicare, the federal health insurance program for Americans 65 and older, only covers short nursing home stays. Medicaid will often pay for Longer-term nursing home stays and at-home care for low-income Americans who qualify.  

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