?Substance use disorder affects nearly four million older adults over age 65
Gaps remain in coverage of substanceuse disorder treatment—only 11 percent of Medicare beneficiaries...
According to White House, American Rescue Plan investments in home and community-based services have exceeded $37 billion
Casey: “If we do not take action to make these temporary...
One-quarter of adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. face social isolation
The Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults (SILO) Act invests in community-based...
In letter to FTC, Senators request information on how the agency is tracking the role of A.I. in scams targeted at older Americans
Senators: “We still have a lot to learn about how...
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...
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...
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. -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Currently, widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses face disproportionately high rates of poverty and unnecessary and burdensome hurdles to access Social Security...
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,...
Casey bill would establish Advisory Committee to evaluate and issue recommendations to improve accessibility of VA resources, including facilities and technology
Washington,...
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...
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...
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...