Elder and Disability Justice: Protection and Care Reauthorization
This act aims to strengthen programs protecting seniors and individuals with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It provides funding for caregiver training, victim support, and the development of legal and social services to improve the quality of life and safety for these groups. Citizens can expect better care and increased access to legal assistance.
Key points
Increased funding for training nursing home and elder care facility workers, aiming to improve care quality.
Financial support for care workers, including wage subsidies, tuition assistance, childcare, and transportation aid, to encourage workforce retention.
Expansion of Adult Protective Services programs and support for organizations assisting victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Funding for programs linking health, social, and legal services (medical-legal partnerships) to help seniors and individuals with disabilities address legal issues impacting their health and well-being.
Support for programs combating social isolation and loneliness among seniors and individuals with disabilities, including grants for local organizations.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2718
Sponsor: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
Process start date: 2023-04-19