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Candidates for Congress

District 1 – Bucks, Montgomery (part)

Brian Fitzpatrick (R) (Incumbent)

Aside from program integrity measures, I support efforts to expand coverage for
in-home personal care in a cost-effective, evidence-based manner. We must make
reforms that promote optimal outcomes while promoting sustainability through a
results-oriented and patient centered approach. Just this year, CMS is expanding In-
Home Care as a Medicare Advantage benefit by allowing for supplemental benefits if
they compensate for physical impairments, diminish the impact of injuries or health
conditions, and/or reduce avoidable emergency room utilization. As a supporter of
Medicare Advantage, this is a win-win for seniors and will provide an additional cost-
effective incentive for providers to cover personal care services as well. I also have
cosponsored H.R. 1825 the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, which will enable physician
assistants and other advanced care providers to certify and manage home healthcare for Medicare
patients. This bill will promote greater efficiency and reduced costs for both patients and Medicare. These
reforms will help promote access to quality care while strengthening the fiscal solvency of these vital
programs.

Scott Wallace (D)
Scott Wallace will stand up to Trump and the rest of the Republicans in Congress who
try and dismantle the Affordable Care Act any further. He is a strong proponent for
Medicare for all because he believes that access to affordable and quality healthcare is
a fundamental human right. Mr. Wallace will work to preserve and expand the Medicaid
expansion that was a part of the Affordable Care Act as it is a vital lifeline to millions
of Americans especially to seniors in nursing homes. In addition, he will work to lower
prescription drug prices as they are some of the highest in the world.

District 2 – Philadelphia (part) (OPEN SEAT)

Brendan Boyle (D)
The candidate did not provide a response to PHA.

ALL CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES WERE ASKED:

The number of Pennsylvania seniors is growing 30 times faster than the number of working-age
adults. In fact, the U.S. Administration for Community Living predicts that nearly one-third of all
Pennsylvanians will be over 60 in the year 2030. As Baby Boomers age into the long-term care system
6 and budgets at the state and federal level tighten, what reforms do you believe could help make
Medicaid home-based care a sustainable option for years to come? Should Medicare be expanded to
cover in-home personal care?