During her recent appearance on The View, Harris unveiled her plan for Medicare to cover long-term care services provided at home. Current Medicare policies don’t offer coverage for long-term care, leaving many families struggling to manage high expenses associated with home health aides. Medicaid currently covers about 61% of the country's long-term care costs, primarily for patients who are at or near the federal poverty line. Harris's proposal mirrors prior Democratic attempts under the Biden administration to expand long-term services under Medicaid. Despite the challenges, this proposal marks a significant shift toward addressing at-home care needs within Medicare, altering how families may approach long-term caregiving.

Source: New York Times October 09, 2024 22:13 UTC