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- Kamala Harris Will Propose New Medicare Benefit To Cover Home Care Costs For Seniors (newsbreak.com)
Vice President Harris Unveils Home Care Benefit for Seniors
Vice President Kamala Harris is proposing a new Medicare benefit to support families caring for elderly loved ones at home. The plan aims to provide financial relief for the “sandwich generation” of Americans who are simultaneously raising children and providing care for aging parents.
Details of the Proposal
Harris’ proposal would establish a home care benefit through Medicare, covering the cost of long-term care services, such as health aides, without the need for seniors to enter nursing homes. The benefit would be funded by savings from expanding Medicare’s authority to negotiate drug prices.
Target Audience
The proposal is specifically tailored to the “sandwich generation,” which makes up a significant portion of undecided voters. According to the Pew Research Center, these individuals are adults supporting both a living parent aged 65 or older and a child under the age of 18.
Harris’ Campaign Priorities
Harris’ healthcare platform includes lowering healthcare costs, expanding the Affordable Care Act, and reducing prescription drug expenses. She has also proposed a tax credit for parents of newborn children and a cap on childcare costs.
Upcoming Appearances
Harris’ media blitz this week includes an appearance on “The View” on Tuesday, followed by interviews on The Howard Stern Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She will also participate in a town hall in Las Vegas and has recently appeared on “60 Minutes” and the “Call Her Daddy” podcast.