- Press releases from: November 2023
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Casey Holds Hearing on Role of Artificial Intelligence in Frauds and Scams
At hearing, Casey released annual Aging Committee Fraud Book Hearing featured testimony from Pennsylvania AI-scam victim, as well as video where additional victims shared their... -
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Casey Applauds Efforts to Increase Transparency of Nursing Home Ownership
New Biden Administration rule requires nursing homes to report ownership to Medicare agency Rule will shine light on private equity ownership of nursing homes, which is associated... -
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Casey, Wyden Lead Letter Urging Medicare Agency to Adopt Stronger Nursing Home Staffing Standard
New rule announced in September establishes minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes Casey, Wyden have long called for nursing home staffing minimums Washington, D.C. -... - Press releases from: October 2023
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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster Home Care Workforce
In a 2022 report, over 70 percent of direct service providers reported they cannot fill staffing vacancies for home care As a result, 83 percent of providers said they turn away... -
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Casey Urges Medicaid Agency to Crack Down on Health Insurers Who Harm Patients by Denying Coverage of Medically Necessary Care
More than 67 million Americans receive Medicaid coverage from a managed care organization (MCO) In letter, Casey raises concerns about health insurance companies routinely denying... - Press releases from: September 2023
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Casey, Blumenthal, Klobuchar, Schakowsky Urge Companies to Ensure All New Furniture for Sale Complies with New Tip-over Rules
New rules from Casey’s STURDY Act require furniture to meet safety and stability requirements before being sold In letter, members compel manufacturers to ensure all furniture... -
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Casey Introduces Bill to Expand Health Care Access to Every Child
Pandemic-era expansion of Medicaid and CHIP increased children’s enrollment by 11 percent The Medicaid for Every Child Act would ensure that every American child is automatically... -
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Casey, Brown, Wyden Probe Real Estate Company Over Allegations of Predatory Business Practices
Court documents allege MV Realty’s “Homeowner Benefit Program”(HBP) misleads and unfairly targets older adults, people of color, and people with disabilities In letter, Chairman... -
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Casey-led Legislation to Prevent Furniture Tip-Over Injury and Death Takes Effect
Since 2000, more than 470 U.S. children have died from furniture tip-over accidents Casey-led STURDY Act passed last December, goes into effect today Parents should... -
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Casey Applauds New Proposed Rule Promoting Safety of Nursing Home Residents
Casey sent letter encouraging CMS to adopt staffing minimums in February Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded a new Biden Administration proposed rule... -
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Casey Introduces Bill to Expand Social Security Benefits
Currently, widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses face disproportionately high rates of poverty and unnecessary and burdensome hurdles to access Social Security... - Press releases from: August 2023
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Casey, Lankford Lead Letter Urging Senate Leadership to Save Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals from Cuts
Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program offsets costs for hospitals that provide care to large numbers of Medicaid patients If no action is taken before October 1,... -
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Casey, Scott Introduce Bill to Ensure VA Services Are Accessible for Veterans with Disabilities
Casey bill would establish Advisory Committee to evaluate and issue recommendations to improve accessibility of VA resources, including facilities and technology Washington,... - Press releases from: July 2023
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Casey, Colleagues Urge Medicare Agency to Improve Nursing Home Oversight
Letter to CMS follows Casey investigation that revealed staffing shortages leading to nursing home inspection delays across Nation 28 percent of the Nation’s 15,000 nursing... -
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Casey Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities
Washington, D.C. - Today, on the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Chairman of the U.S. Senate... -
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Casey, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from High Drug Costs
A recent report found health plans and pharmacy benefit managers are overcharging Medicare Part D beneficiaries for prescription drugs The Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs... -
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Casey Introduces Bills To Address Food Insecurity Among Older Adults and Adults With Disabilities
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced two bills to address food insecurity among older adults... -
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Casey Presses Caregiving Tech Company to Ensure Older Adults and Workers Aren’t Being Abused
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) wrote a letter to Papa Inc., a company that pairs older adults with a caregiver to assist them... - Press releases from: June 2023
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Casey Holds Hearing on Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Despite facing a higher risk, seniors and people with disabilities often don’t get adequate information or resources during emergencies Casey bill would include these groups... - Press releases from: May 2023
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Casey, Braun Urge Examination of Guardianship Laws
There are approximately 1.3 million adult guardianships in the United States and an estimated $50 billion in assets under guardianship arrangements Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S....
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