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Support for Home Care and Care Workers

This act aims to expand access to home and community-based services under Medicaid, making it easier for seniors and individuals with disabilities to remain in their homes instead of institutional settings. It also introduces measures to improve working conditions and wages for direct care workers, potentially increasing the availability and quality of services.
Key points
Increased Home Care Access: Easier access to home and community-based services, allowing many to avoid nursing home stays.
Better Conditions for Caregivers: Improved wages and working conditions for direct care workers, encouraging more people to join the workforce.
Family Caregiver Support: Programs to support family caregivers, including respite care and caregiver assessments.
Financial Protection: Permanent protection against spousal impoverishment for those receiving home and community-based services.
System Improvement: Enhanced quality monitoring and data collection to better tailor care to citizens' needs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_547
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Process start date: 2023-01-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Better Care Better Jobs Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_547.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Home Care Access: Easier access to home and community-based services, allowing many to avoid nursing home stays.
  • Better Conditions for Caregivers: Improved wages and working conditions for direct care workers, encouraging more people to join the workforce.
  • Family Caregiver Support: Programs to support family caregivers, including respite care and caregiver assessments.
  • Financial Protection: Permanent protection against spousal impoverishment for those receiving home and community-based services.
  • System Improvement: Enhanced quality monitoring and data collection to better tailor care to citizens' needs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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