HCAOA The Voice Winter 2020

Post-Election Update What the Biden Presidency Means for Home Care THE FEDERAL GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION has recognized President-Elect Joe Biden as the apparent winner of the November 3 election, allowing Biden to coordinate with federal agencies on plans for taking office on January 20. Immediately following the election, the Biden/ Harris Administration launched a plan outlining four top priorities: • COVID-19 Pandemic • Economic Recovery • Racial Equality • Climate Control President-Elect Biden’s main priority will be controlling the spread of COVID-19 with several initiatives focusing on the population most vulnerable to the virus, protecting frontline workers, and ensuring the government’s support of small businesses. The Home Care Association (HCAOA) has summarized the issues most relevant to the home care industry from the standpoint of in-home care, clients, and operations. continues on next page » 13 Winter 2020