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Extending Funding for Low-Income Senior Health Care Assistance Programs

This Act extends funding for key assistance programs that help low-income seniors reduce their health care costs. It ensures the continuity of State Health Insurance Programs, Area Agencies on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and the National Center for Benefits and Outreach Enrollment. A total of $50 million is allocated for fiscal year 2024 for these outreach and assistance efforts.
Key points
Funding Extension: Provides funds for fiscal year 2024 for programs assisting low-income seniors.
Major Allocations ($15M): State Health Insurance Programs (SHIP), Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), and the National Center for Benefits and Outreach Enrollment will each receive $15 million.
Resource Centers ($5M): Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) will receive $5 million.
Purpose: Maintaining funding aims to ensure continued outreach and assistance for seniors regarding programs that lower health care costs.
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Additional Information
Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act
Print number: S 3244
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2023-11-07