Kamala Harris Proposes Expanding Medicare to Cover In-Home, Hearing, and Vision Care

Oct 8, 2024, 04:59 PM

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a comprehensive plan to expand Medicare to cover in-home health care services for seniors, people with disabilities, and family caregivers. This initiative aims to address the needs of the 'sandwich generation,' who are simultaneously caring for their children and aging parents. Harris's proposal includes financing the program through increased taxes and drug price reductions. The plan would require support from a likely divided Congress. Harris emphasized that the expansion would lower costs and reduce financial and emotional stress for families, while also being beneficial for the economy. Additionally, the plan seeks to expand Medicare to cover hearing and vision care, addressing long-term needs.