WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, January 15, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a hearing...
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December 12th, 2024
Braun’s Final Opening Statement on the Aging Committee
WASHINGTON— On Thursday, December 12th, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging...
At hearing, Casey touted his record of fighting and delivering for people with disabilities, and presented his vision of the future of disability rights
Witnesses at hearing...
In a statement submitted Wednesday to the Congressional Record, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey outlined his efforts to ensure that the federal...
Casey created the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program in 2014 to allow people with disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for critical federal...
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September 19th, 2024
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Mike Braun and Chairman Bob Casey held a hearing...
At hearing, Casey released annual Aging Committee Fraud Book
Hearing featured testimony from PA scam victim, law enforcement about how to prevent scams and support victims
Casey...
The Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Program Act would lift a restriction that currently prevents people with disabilities from buying-in to Medicaid after they turn...
In letters to housing and health agencies, Casey calls attention to the problems caused by hoarding disorder and pushes administration to support affected older adults, families,...
An estimated 2.7 million children in the United States are being raised by grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends
Grandfamilies face unique challenges and often are...
Statement follows announcement of the new, lower costs of the first ten prescription drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations
Casey fought to pass law giving Medicare the power...
In bipartisan letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Senators called for the agency to provide Medicare coverage for standing elevation systems in power...
The hearing examined the needs and issues affecting caregivers for children, older adults, and people with disabilities
Witnesses from Pennsylvania testified about their...
Casey’s new Residential Recovery for Seniors Act would expand access to residential recovery for older adults covered by Medicare
Casey: “Substance use disorder is a crisis in...
Casey created the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program in 2014 to allow people with disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for critical federal...
The Older Americans Act funds critical programs like Meals on Wheels, senior community centers, and home and community-based services
Casey fought to ensure reauthorized bill...
In letter to Community Health Systems, Casey expressed concerns about the company’s business practices amidst efforts to sell Scranton hospitals
Company owns Moses Taylor Hospital...
The PACE program provides thousands of lower-income seniors and people with disabilities with comprehensive care
New bipartisan PACE Anytime Act will make it easier for eligible...
Casey’s new Section 508 Refresh Act would require federal agencies take several steps to ensure people with disabilities can use federal technology, including websites
While...
The Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act would bolster the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program
Long-Term Care Ombudsmen advocate for long-term care residents and...