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...
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,...
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...
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...
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Braun, Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced four bills highlighting his priorities for the Older Americans Act (OAA)...
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...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2024
Braun, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan ‘Delivering for Rural Seniors Act’ to Support Senior Food Program
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators and Aging...
Casey: “One of the most important ways we can uphold our duty to support our veterans and their families is to ensure they’re being taken care of when they get home”
Washington,...
Casey: “One of the most important ways we can uphold our duty to support our veterans and their families is to ensure they’re being taken care of when they get home”
Washington,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23rd, 2024
Ranking Member Braun’s Opening Statement on the Older Americans Act
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Mike...
Pennsylvanians testified at hearing about the importance of programs like Meals on Wheels, senior community centers, and home- and community-based services, which are funded by the...