Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act provides grants to health care facilities for hazard pay and safety measures for essential health care workers.
The Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to public or private nonprofit health care facilities and home health agencies. These grants can be used to provide hazardous duty compensation to eligible health care workers during emergencies or disasters. Compensation is limited to $13 per hour, with a maximum of $25,000 per year per worker. The grants can also fund safety measures to protect health care workers, such as personal protective equipment and alternative transit options.
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