Kamala Harris Proposes Medicare Coverage for Long-Term Home Care

The ambitious plan aims to address the caregiving crisis but faces significant fiscal and political hurdles.

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a proposal for Medicare to cover long-term at-home care, highlighting the growing need for formal caregiving services.
The current caregiving sector relies heavily on underpaid workers, many of whom are women, and unpaid family members, posing economic challenges as the population ages.
Funding the proposal is contentious, with estimates ranging from $40 billion to $500 billion annually, raising questions about fiscal feasibility and potential tax increases.
Harris suggests funding the plan through regulating pharmacy benefit managers and price negotiations, but experts doubt these measures will cover the costs.
Critics argue that the proposal could lead to increased government control over healthcare, potentially stifling innovation and crowding out private insurance options.