Harris Faces Congressional Challenges Over Medicare Home Health Expansion

Vice President Kamala Harris's proposal to expand Medicare with home health services is met with skepticism over its financial feasibility and potential impact on federal spending.

• Kamala Harris's plan aims to expand Medicare to cover home health aide services, vision, hearing, and dental benefits for seniors and people with disabilities.
• The proposal is expected to face significant hurdles in Congress, particularly concerning its funding mechanisms and overall cost.
• Economists express concern that the plan could cost tens of billions more than projected, potentially increasing federal spending and inflationary pressures.
• Critics argue that the plan could exacerbate the national deficit and rely heavily on immigrant labor for in-home health aides.
• Previous attempts to expand Medicare benefits have failed in Congress, even when Democrats held majorities in both chambers.

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