Invisible Care Gap: Caregivers without Health Coverage
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Summary
This resource presents ten key facts showing the economic and health insecurity of the direct care workforce. It can be used to advocate for improved public policies and increase public awareness of the needs and importance of caregivers. The figures presented also illustrate the linkage between quality of care available to the growing population of older Americans, recruitment and retention of workers, and wage and benefits levels.
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Populations
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PHI
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workplace injuries; employer-sponsored coverage;
Contact
Carol
Regan
National Project Director
PHI
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CRegan@PHInational.org
Phone
301-587-1225