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Elder Justice Act: Funding Care Workers, Abuse Prevention, and Social Support

This Act reauthorizes funding for programs protecting older adults and disabled individuals from abuse and neglect. It appropriates funds for grants to recruit and retain care workers by offering wage subsidies, tuition assistance, and help with childcare and transportation costs. Additionally, it provides funding for Adult Protective Services, initiatives to combat social isolation, and the establishment of medical-legal partnerships.
Key points
Financial support for care workers: $400 million annually (FY 2024-2027) for grants providing wage subsidies, tuition, licensing fee payments, childcare, and transportation assistance to eligible nursing home and home health staff.
Protection services funding: Appropriates funds for Adult Protective Services (APS) and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to investigate and prevent elder abuse and neglect.
Addressing isolation and legal needs: Authorizes grants to reduce social isolation and establish medical-legal partnerships that link health services with legal aid for older adults and adults with disabilities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1198
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1198.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for care workers: $400 million annually (FY 2024-2027) for grants providing wage subsidies, tuition, licensing fee payments, childcare, and transportation assistance to eligible nursing home and home health staff.
  • Protection services funding: Appropriates funds for Adult Protective Services (APS) and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to investigate and prevent elder abuse and neglect.
  • Addressing isolation and legal needs: Authorizes grants to reduce social isolation and establish medical-legal partnerships that link health services with legal aid for older adults and adults with disabilities.
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 Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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