Harris Proposes Medicare Home Care Expansion

Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed an expansion of Medicare to cover long-term home care for seniors and individuals with disabilities, aimed at alleviating the financial and emotional burdens faced by the 'sandwich generation'—adults caring for both children and aging parents. Announced on ABC's 'The View', the proposal seeks to offer at-home care as an alternative to costly nursing homes, funded through Medicare savings from drug price negotiations and other reforms. This move addresses a significant gap, as Medicare typically covers only short-term, post-acute home care, leaving many middle-income families to shoulder the costs. The plan has been lauded by labor unions and consumer advocates, though it faces potential legislative hurdles in a Republican-controlled Congress. Harris's proposal is part of a broader campaign strategy to appeal to undecided voters and women, particularly those acting as caregivers. If implemented, it could provide unprecedented relief to millions of unpaid family caregivers in the United States.