- Press releases from: September 2024
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Majority Press
Statement for the Record: Casey Discusses Efforts to Ensure Federal Tech Accessibility for People with Disabilities
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... -
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Casey’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities Unanimously Passes Senate
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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Ranking Member Braun’s Opening Statement at the Fraud and Scams Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19th, 2024 WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Mike Braun and Chairman Bob Casey held a hearing... -
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Casey Holds Aging Committee Hearing on Protecting Older Adults Who Are Targeted by Frauds and Scams
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... -
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Casey, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lift Restriction on Care for People with Disabilities
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... -
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Casey Urges Biden Administration to Address Hoarding Disorder in an Aging Nation
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,... -
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Casey Launches Resource Guide for Grandparent Caregivers
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... - Press releases from: August 2024
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Casey Statement on First Set of Lower, Medicare-Negotiated Prescription Drug Prices
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... -
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Casey, Duckworth, Blackburn Urge Medicare Agency to Cover Devices that Give People with Disabilities More Mobility and Independence
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... -
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Casey Holds Aging Committee Field Hearing in Pittsburgh on Caregiving Crisis
The hearing examined the needs and issues affecting caregivers for children, older adults, and people with disabilities Witnesses from Pennsylvania testified about their... -
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Casey Introduces Bill to Expand Care for Seniors Recovering from Substance Use Disorders
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... -
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Casey Introduces Suite of Bills to Expand Access to Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities
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... - Press releases from: July 2024
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Casey Secures Wins for Pennsylvania Seniors, Families in Senate Committee Reauthorization of Older Americans Act
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... -
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Casey Pushes Scranton-Area Hospital Owner to Ensure Care Remains Accessible
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... -
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Casey, Braun Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Comprehensive Care for People with Complex Medical Needs
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... -
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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Federal Technology More Accessible for People with Disabilities
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... -
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Casey, Kaine Introduce Bill to Strengthen Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents
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... -
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Casey Holds Hearing on Lowering Health Care Costs
At Aging Committee hearing, Casey touted his Capping Prescription Costs Act Casey’s new bill would lower prescription drug costs for millions of Americans Washington, D.C. - Today,... -
Minority Press
Ranking Member Braun’s Opening Statement at Health Care Price Transparency Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 11th, 2024 Ranking Member Braun’s Opening Statement at the Health Care Price Transparency Hearing WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging... -
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Casey, Warnock Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Costs for Millions of Americans
The Capping Prescription Costs Act would cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families Casey’s bill builds on the success of...
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