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This bill matters because it addresses a significant barrier for older working adults with disabilities: the risk of losing essential health insurance coverage once they turn 65. Many people with disabilities want to continue working, but without this change, they might face a difficult choice between maintaining their job and losing vital Medicaid benefits that cover services not fully covered by Medicare, such as personal care services.
If this bill becomes law, it would allow older individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and continue contributing to the workforce without the fear of a healthcare coverage 'cliff.' If it doesn't become law, the age 65 cutoff would remain in federal statute for these programs, potentially forcing many working adults with disabilities to stop working or face a gap in their comprehensive care.
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This bill matters because it addresses a significant barrier for older working adults with disabilities: the risk of losing essential health insurance coverage once they turn 65. Many people with disabilities want to continue working, but without this change, they might face a difficult choice between maintaining their job and losing vital Medicaid benefits that cover services not fully covered by Medicare, such as personal care services.
If this bill becomes law, it would allow older individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and continue contributing to the workforce without the fear of a healthcare coverage 'cliff.' If it doesn't become law, the age 65 cutoff would remain in federal statute for these programs, potentially forcing many working adults with disabilities to stop working or face a gap in their comprehensive care.
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