S. 1982 (112th): Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011

Introduced:
Dec 13, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey Jr. [D-PA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 13, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 13, 2011
Referred to Committee Dec 13, 2011
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to develop and test an expanded and advanced role for direct care workers who provide long-term services and supports to older individuals in efforts to coordinate care and improve the efficiency of service delivery.

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Last updated Dec 13, 2011.
12 pages

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12/13/2011--Introduced.
Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Assistant Secretary of Aging of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a demonstration program awarding grants to eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects that focus on care coordination and service delivery redesign for older individuals with chronic illness or at risk of institutional placement.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 35: PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS
  • Subchapter IV: ACTIVITIES FOR HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND LONGEVITY
  • Part A: Grant Programs
  • Section 3032: Program authorized