Bill adds up to 144 hours of in-home help with meals, bathing and dressing. Creates new benefit in Original Medicare accessible to all beneficiaries.

Franchising.com’s recent article reports that Right at Home applauds Congress for the coming introduction of the Expanding Care in the Home Act.  This bill will enable more services to take place safely in the home, including well-timed assistance with the activities of daily living for the frailest Medicare beneficiaries and those recently discharged from the hospital.

“As we identify opportunities to modernize the care Nebraska’s seniors can access, we must consider the convenience and comfort home care offers them,” said Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE). “The Expanding Care in the Home Act is a commonsense measure to ensure Medicare can process claims for in-home care services, and I’m proud to lead the introduction of this important bill.”

“Right at Home supports the introduction of the Expanding Care in the Home Act,” said Margaret Haynes, President and CEO of Right at Home, a member of Moving Health Home. “Having a home care aide in the home to help a senior with bathing, getting dressed, meal preparation, and moving around their home reduces hospital readmissions, loneliness, and the risk of falls,” said Haynes. Research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in June 2019 found that not including ongoing assistance cost Medicare over $4 billion.

To read the full article from Franchising.com, visit:  Right at Home applauds Congress for Proposing New Home Care Benefits for Medicare

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Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities who want to live independently. Most Right at Home offices are independently owned and operated, and directly employ and supervise all caregiving staff. Each caregiver is thoroughly screened, trained, and bonded/insured before entering a client’s home. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with more than 700 franchise locations in the U.S. and five other countries. If you are interested in learning more or in owning a Right at Home franchise, please visit us at: https://rightathomefranchise.com/ or to read more about franchise ownership, visit our blog at:  https://rightathomefranchise.com/forc/

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