- Press releases from: April 2023
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Minority Press
Sen. Braun highlights lowering healthcare costs and protecting retirement funds as Aging Committee priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2023 Sen. Braun highlights lowering healthcare costs and protecting retirement funds as Aging Committee priorities WASHINGTON—Last week,... -
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Casey, Wyden Urge Continued Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 At-Home Tests
As the COVID-19 public health emergency comes to an end, Senators note seniors, people with disabilities still vulnerable to infection Casey pushed for Medicare to cover at-home... - Press releases from: March 2023
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Minority Press
Braun, Casey introduce Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Mike Braun and Chairman Bob Casey introduced their bipartisan Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act to... -
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Casey Holds Hearing on Guardianships, Introduces Bill to Promote Alternative Options for Seniors, People with Disabilities, and their Families
There are approximately 1.3 million adult guardianships in the United States and an estimated $50 billion in assets under guardianship arrangements Casey’s Guardianship Bill... -
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Ranking Member Braun: “Guardianship is supposed to mean protection”
WASHINGTON—Today, Sen. Mike Braun, Ranking Member of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging, delivered the following opening remarks at the committee’s hearing titled Guardianship and... -
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Casey Introduces Legislation to Improve Senior Economic Security
Bills include protections against workplace discrimination and combatting food insecurity for seniors An estimated 5.2 million older adults struggle to put enough food on the... -
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Casey, Cardin Bill Would Expand Medicaid and Medicare Dental, Vision, Hearing Coverage
Many Medicare or Medicaid recipients lack basic access to dental, vision, and hearing coverage Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Ben Cardin (D-MD)... -
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Casey, Dean Introduce Bill to Lower Costs of Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Every day, more than 115 Americans overdose and die from opioid misuse Bill would help Americans with opioid use disorder afford medication, access outpatient treatment Washington,... -
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Casey: Inflation Reduction Act is Already Helping Seniors Save on Prescription Drugs
New list shows 27 prescription drugs under Medicare Part B will be subject to Inflation Reduction Act’s inflation rebate Casey, colleagues sent a request to the Biden... -
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Casey Statement on Equal Pay Day
Casey urges GAO to examine impact of pay gap on women’s retirement savings Casey joined all Senate Democrats in introducing Paycheck Fairness Act last week Washington, D.C. –... -
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Casey, Colleagues Send Letter Highlighting Lower Drug Costs for Seniors
Letter to CMS seeks information on lower Part B coinsurance for prescription drugs due to IRA-created price gouging penalty Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey... -
Minority Press
Ranking Member Braun Opening Remarks Urging Support for Caregivers
WASHINGTON—Today, Sen. Mike Braun, Ranking Member of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging, delivered the following opening remarks at the committee’s hearing titled Uplifting... -
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Casey Holds Hearing on Caregiving Crisis, Introduces New Legislation to Begin Eliminating Home Care Services Waiting List
New bill would help hundreds of thousands more seniors and people with disabilities receive life-sustaining care services at home and in their communities More than one in five... -
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Casey: Insulin Price Announcement Shows Inflation Reduction Act Continues to Lower Costs for Families
Casey: Democrats and the Inflation Reduction Act paved the way for lower drug pricing announcement Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement today... - Press releases from: February 2023
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Majority Press
Casey, Daines, Scott, McMorris Rodgers Announce Bipartisan Bill to Phase Out Subminimum Wage for People with Disabilities
New Government Accountability Office report: Majority of subminimum wage workers earned less than $3.50 per hour, far below federal and state minimum wages Casey efforts... -
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Casey, Wyden Examine Long-Term Care Shortfalls During Texas Winter Blackout
New investigation from Finance and Aging Committee Chairs highlights need to improve emergency preparedness in nursing homes and assisted living facilities as climate change... -
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Casey Reacts to New Data from Dept. of Justice, Calls on Federal Government to Prioritize Tech Accessibility for People with Disabilities
New data show 1 in 10 public-facing federal websites that have been tested are not fully accessible for people with disabilities Dept. of Justice released data after ongoing... -
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Casey Applauds Efforts to Increase Transparency of Nursing Home Ownership
Proposed rule would require nursing homes to report to agency on ownership and management, shine a light on private equity ownership of facilities Washington, D.C. – Today,... -
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Casey, Wyden Push for Minimum Staffing Standards in Nursing Homes
Senators note correlation between inadequate staffing levels and lower quality of care Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate... - Press releases from: January 2023
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Majority Press
What Others Are Saying: Better Care Better Jobs Act
“Needed now more than ever” … “A historic investment” … “Workers like me will be lifted out of poverty” … “The supports...
