Posted on Monday, March 2, 2020 1:55 PM
This week, the Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019, which authorizes $10 million a year for the Lifespan Respite Care program for the fiscal years 2020 – 2024.
“In my conversations with family caregivers, I have found what they need most is respite care, a break from the 24/7 job of caregiving. Caregivers provide an estimated $470 billion in uncompensated care each year. Yet, an astounding 85 percent of caregivers have not received any respite services at all,” said Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a key sponsor of the legislation. “Respite care is essential to caregivers as it helps to reduce mental stress and physical health issues they may experience. With Senate passage of our bill, we are one step closer to giving family caregivers and their loved ones the support they need by ensuring that quality respite is available and accessible.”
The bill will now have to be reconciled with the House passed bill or be sent directly to the House floor to passed.
Source: NAHC
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