Questions and Answers

What does this bill do?

What does this bill do for raising national awareness?

Why is it necessary to create more bureaucracy when there are already people at the state and local level who are addressing this problem?

Why are there two Offices of Elder Justice? Would one be sufficient?

Are there federal laws that already take care of Elder Abuse?

What does this bill do for local prosecutors?

How does this bill affect nursing home staffs and other long-term care givers?

What does this bill do for families and consumers?

How do elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation affect Medicare and Medicaid?

Why create a federal office for APS when it is largely a state function?

How much does this bill cost?

How does the Elder Justice Bill address financial exploitation?

Question: What will criminal background checks cost the long-term care system and who will pay for them?

There are several proposals in Congress that address the need for minimum staffing ratios in nursing homes. How does this bill address staffing?

Who opposes the Elder Justice Act?

What is the timeline for passage of the bill?

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