HCAOA Gathers Leaders for National Homecare Advocacy Day

WASHINGTON—The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) brought together homecare leaders, agency owners and advocates from across the country for its annual National Home Care Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. The event highlights the growing importance of homecare and the need for bipartisan policy solutions to support caregivers and expand access to care in the home.

The organization said more than 100 HCAOA members met with members of Congress and their staffs to share real-world experiences from the frontlines of care and to advance policies that strengthen the homecare workforce and support families who rely on in-home services.

“Homecare is a vital part of the U.S. healthcare system, and our policies need to reflect that reality,” said Eric Reinarman, HCAOA’s vice president of government relations. “Our members are delivering a clear and consistent message: We need practical, bipartisan solutions that support caregivers, reduce costs for families and expand access to care at home.”

In addition, members are advocating for these legislative priorities designed to support family caregivers, improve affordability and modernize federal policy:

• The Credit for Caring Act: Creates a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $5,000 for eligible working family caregivers to help offset out-of-pocket caregiving expenses.
• The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act: Modernizes federal requirements to improve access to continuous skilled nursing services, particularly for individuals with complex medical needs.
• The Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act: Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to cover home care services, providing families with greater financial flexibility.
• The Homecare for Seniors Act: Broadens the definition of qualified medical expenses under HSAs to include non-medical home care, helping seniors remain independent in their homes.

Beyond specific legislation, HCAOA members are raising broader concerns, including workforce shortages, regulatory barriers and the need for sustainable reimbursement structures that allow providers to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

As part of Advocacy Day, HCAOA also hosted an evening reception featuring remarks from Rep. Mike Carey, highlighting continued congressional engagement on issues affecting caregivers and homecare providers.

“Americans increasingly want to receive care at home, and families are relying on home care providers more than ever,” said HCAOA CEO Jason Lee. “Advocacy Day is an opportunity to bring those voices directly to Congress and to ensure that policy keeps pace with that demand.”