Sen. Markey Proposes $13-an-Hour Hazard Pay Boost for Essential Health Care Workers
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While the bill supports popular workers, the open-ended cost and lack of initial bipartisan cosponsors make it difficult to pass in the current political climate.
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Many of the workers covered by this bill, especially home health aides and direct care workers, serve Medicaid patients. By providing hazard pay through a separate grant mechanism, this bill could help maintain access to care for Medicaid enrollees during emergencies without putting additional cost pressure on state Medicaid budgets.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act
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