Helping Low-Income Seniors Afford Care Act

This bill extends annual funding for existing programs that help low-income seniors access healthcare support services. It allocates $15 million for State Health Insurance Programs, $15 million for Area Agencies on Aging, $5 million for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and $15 million for the National Center contract in fiscal year 2023, with increased annual funding starting in 2024 ($30 million, $20 million, $5 million, and $20 million respectively). These funds support outreach, enrollment assistance, and benefits counseling for seniors eligible for programs like Medicaid and Medicare. The bill directly affects low-income seniors by maintaining access to these critical support services through continued federal funding.