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Senior Support: Long-Term Care Access and Financial Aid Programs

This act aims to improve access to long-term care for seniors and individuals with disabilities, while also reducing care costs. It introduces training programs for care workers and financial assistance for low-income seniors to reside in assisted living facilities instead of more expensive nursing homes.
Key points
Expansion of care worker training programs to increase the number of available caregivers for the elderly and disabled.
Establishment of a financial assistance program for low-income seniors, offering $1,000 monthly to cover assisted living costs, with annual adjustments for inflation.
Increasing the availability of more affordable care options, such as assisted living facilities, as an alternative to costlier nursing homes, aiming to generate savings for state and federal budgets.
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Print number: 118_HR_7605
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Process start date: 2024-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SENIOR Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7605.

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 2024-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expansion of care worker training programs to increase the number of available caregivers for the elderly and disabled.
  • Establishment of a financial assistance program for low-income seniors, offering $1,000 monthly to cover assisted living costs, with annual adjustments for inflation.
  • Increasing the availability of more affordable care options, such as assisted living facilities, as an alternative to costlier nursing homes, aiming to generate savings for state and federal budgets.
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. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3].

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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