The House version of President Biden’s Build Back Better plan included many provisions aimed at improving both long-term care and healthcare for older adults. But that inevitably will mean dropping many other proposals, possibly including some that benefits older adults, other people with disabilities, and their families. Paid family leave and other programs aimed at improving the quality of life for frail older adults and younger people with disabilities also could bite the dust. But even if it does (and I still think one will) the survival of proposals to boost benefits for older adults is by no means assured. Now omicron is likely to kill even more vulnerable older adults.

Source: Forbes January 03, 2022 19:00 UTC