U.S. Reps. from Michigan Offer Plan to Expand PACE

A new piece of legislation introduced in the U.S. House called “The PACE Improvement Act” would expand current PACE programs and facilitate new ones. It would do this by giving the program greater flexibility to enroll beneficiaries throughout the year, remove limitations on when entities may apply to become PACE organizations, make PACE a mandatory service under Medicaid, and address other outdated limitations, sponsors said.

Those sponsors are Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) who want seniors to get more out of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE.

“The PACE model has been successful in helping seniors and Americans with disabilities age and live with dignity," Dingell said. “We must do more to ensure Americans have the option to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. With this bipartisan bill, we can put these long-term supports in reach for those who need them the most.”

Moolenaar said the bill would cut unnecessary red tape and bring more common sense to the way in which the program is offered.

At its core, PACE integrates Medicare and Medicaid benefits for eligible beneficiaries and provides medical and social services to seniors and individuals living with disabilities.

The bill’s text can be viewed HERE.

Comments or questions? Contact Patrick Connole at pconnole@parkplacelive.com.