Seniors Will Pay More for Caregivers

In June 2007 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a long-standing regulation which exempts home care companies from having to pay overtime. The Supreme Court recognized this as a unique employment situtation of companion workers and the affordability it provides to consumers. The legislation, if enacted would increase the costs to seniors, lower the quality of care and giver workers less choice and flexibility. Agencies will be forced to hire many different caregivers for one client which disrupts the continuity of care that is so essential. Obviously this will also drive up the cost of home care services. Seniors may have to turn to hiring private help with has no training, background checks, supervision or insurance. There would be no relief staff if they were sick. To make sure this doesn't happen write your congressman and ask them to REJECT S.2061 - H.R. 3582. It's for the good of everyone!