Congress Debates Elder Abuse and the Elder Justice Act

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

The U.S. Senate narrowly approved a motion to begin debate on its version of healthcare reform. The legislation includes a significant expansion of the Elder Justice Act and other provisions affecting seniors and long-term care.

The 60-39 procedural vote fell along party lines. Full debate is expected to begin Dec. 1, 2009.

The Senate’s health care reform package includes a version of the Elder Justice Act that is much more extensive than the House’s counterpart, according to California Elder Abuse Attorney Steven C. Peck.

Though both would strengthen worker screening programs through a national background check database, the Senate version would include more federal aid for elder abuse identification. It also would require that long-term care providers report possible crimes and include new anti-abuse efforts coordinated through the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.