Harris’ Home Health Plan For Seniors Likely To Encounter Congressional Hurdles

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Tuesday proposed an expansion of the Medicare program to help cover the costs of home health aide care for seniors and disabled people. She also called for adding vision, hearing and dental benefits to Medicare. These are popular provisions among constituents, including Medicare beneficiaries and their families, and would help alleviate financial and other burdens, particularly for those struggling to find affordable in-home care for themselves or aging or disabled relatives.Nevertheless, if elected president, Harris would likely encounter hurdles in Congress, both with securing approval to expand the Medicare program and the main proposed funding route for the plan to include in-home care.