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Linda Sánchez Fights For More Care Choices For Seniors

Cerritos, CA – This week, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez is announcing the introduction of the “Medicare Adult Day Care Services Act of 2012” (H.R. 6476) which would provide more cost-effective, skilled care options for seniors, people with disabilities, and families in the Medicare program.

H.R. 6476 would allow patients who qualify for home health services or nursing home care under the Medicare program to choose the option of adult day care services instead. By paying adult day care providers 98% of the home health rate, the “Medicare Adult Day Care Services Act of 2012” could also yield savings to Medicare.
 
“We owe it our seniors to provide them with quality health care, and they deserve to have the full range of care choices,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.    “Adult day care is an important option for seniors who need rehabilitative care or help with daily life tasks, but don’t need around-the-clock care.  This legislation provides a cost-effective Medicare choice by paying adult day care providers 98% of the home health rate.  This bill also provides crucial relief to family caregivers, who often struggle to balance work and caring for their loved ones fulltime.”

Record Turnout For Linda Sánchez Senior Fair

Cerritos, CA – This week, more than 1,000 local seniors attended Congresswoman Linda Sánchez’ 10th Annual Senior Fair at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts to get free health screenings, receive information and legal advice, and consult with representatives from federal agencies.  This week’s turnout is the highest number of seniors to ever participate in Congresswoman Sánchez Annual Senior Fair.

 “I look forward to this event because it’s a chance to provide seniors with the services and information they need, and every year, we hear incredible success stories,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.  “A few years ago, a constituent took a free prostate screening at our senior event and was shocked to find out that he had prostate cancer.  Fortunately, the screening detected the cancer early and he was able to get treatment and recover successfully.”

Linda Sánchez Statement On Supreme Court Upholding Affordable Care Act

Cerritos, CA - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Affordable Care Act constitutional.

“The Supreme Court’s decision is a victory for the American people. It underscores the progress already made for millions of children who can no longer be denied coverage based on pre-existing conditions, for the young adults who are now covered under their parents’ health plans, and for the seniors now paying less for their prescription drugs. The Affordable Care Act has made that a new reality for millions of Americans.

Linda Sánchez: “All Women Deserve Contraception Access”

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today released the following statement after Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee challenged whether all women should have access to contraception. House Republicans called today’s hearing in response to the Obama Administration’s decision to ensure all women have access to contraception by requiring health insurance companies to cover contraception in cases where religiously affiliated employers object.

“All women deserve access to contraception.  What is being debated before the Committee has nothing to do with religious liberty. The regulations that the Obama Administration adopted were developed by an objective, non-partisan panel. This hearing has everything to do with House Republicans trying to control the decisions best left to a woman and her doctor.

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Applauds Passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez proudly voted in favor of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. This legislation will help the 540,000 children in Los Angeles County who live in poverty and the 3 million children across California using food and nutrition assistance programs have access to the fresh, quality foods they need in order to combat obesity, end hunger, and grow up healthy.