North Carolina S379 enhances healthcare for seniors through expanded Medicaid coverage, telehealth services, and home-based care.
North Carolina S379, the Senior Care Assurance Act, aims to enhance healthcare for senior citizens by expanding Medicaid coverage to include preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and home-based healthcare services. The bill also establishes a Senior Preventive Health Grant Program to award grants to healthcare providers for free health screenings, medication management, and geriatric consultations to seniors with low incomes. Additionally, it creates a Senior Home Safety Program to provide grants and loans for home modifications to improve accessibility and safety for seniors.
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