Bipartisan Credit for Caring Act provides financial boost to family caregivers
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 21, 2021
Bi-partisan legislation providing up to a $5000 nonrefundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers is now winding its way through Congress.
LeadingAge to Congress: Don’t let seniors down
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 11, 2021
Aging services organization LeadingAge is urging the Senate to turn its attention to the care economy now that it has passed the $1 trillion infrastructure package.
Medicare Advantage benefits that help seniors age in place may be underutilized
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 28, 2021
While more Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are offering supplemental benefits to help seniors age in place, many beneficiaries aren’t using them.
Home care advocates keeping an optimistic eye on $3.5T budget deal
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 26, 2021
The devil is still in the details, but senior services groups and caregiver advocates are optimistic about the $3.5 trillion budget passed Tuesday by the House of Representatives.
Denver-based eldercare firm InnovAge goes public on tailwinds of pandemic
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 08, 2021
The pandemic turned into a golden opportunity for InnovAge Holdings to launch an initial public offering last week. On Wednesday the Denver, CO-based elder care firm sold 16.7 million shares at $21 each,...
Pilot programs could steer Medicare Advantage business to home healthcare companies
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Diane Eastabrook
Aug 04, 2021
As Medicare Advantage (MA) plans grow in popularity, home healthcare agencies need to start forming alliances with private payers that offer those plans.
Lawmakers to press Biden to increase funding for HCBS as part of larger system reform
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 25, 2021
Some Democratic lawmakers are holding President Joseph Biden’s feet to the fire, demanding he fulfill a campaign promise to direct $450 billion to home- and community-based services (HCBS). This funding...
Rural COVID-19 vaccination campaign seeks help from home health agencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 27, 2021
The National Rural Health Association is calling on home healthcare agencies to help it mitigate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural America.
Senior Helpers’ latest buy could be incubator for new home care services
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 15, 2021
Senior Helpers’ acquisition Tuesday of Milwaukee franchisee Miller Home Care is designed to set it on an innovative path with its new parent Advocate Aurora Enterprises.
PACE sees potential to expand in American Jobs Plan
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 02, 2021
The devil is still in the details, but Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) are optimistic they could be big winners in President Joseph Biden’s American Jobs Plan, which would funnel...