Congress: Pass coronavirus legislation

Older people are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus and the respiratory illness it causes — COVID-19. Congress needs to act now to protect Americans.

The next coronavirus bill should improve nursing home care, target financial relief to those who need it most, expand access to health care, lower prescription drug prices and other health care costs, and expand nutrition assistance.

Now, Congress needs to act. Tell your federal lawmakers to focus on older Americans in their latest coronavirus bill!

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Older Americans are most at risk from coronavirus. As you consider another funding package, please ensure it takes bold steps to protect seniors and all Americans.

Please make sure any package you pass contains the following provisions:

- Provide financial relief from economic shocks by providing direct cash payments to individuals whether working, unable to work, unemployed, or retired. If Congress does consider suspending payroll contributions, you must reimburse the Social Security and Medicare trust funds.

- Protect residents in nursing homes and other residential facilities. Testing should be prioritized for residents and front-line workers in long-term care, assisted living, and other facilities, particularly those where COVID-19 cases have already occurred.

- Expand access to care. AARP supports improving health coverage, expanding the use of telehealth, more support for family caregivers, and expanded access to home and community based care so older Americans can get the care they need.

- Ensure seniors don't go hungry. The bill should increase the availability of federal nutrition programs, and suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rules that would make access to food more difficult during this national emergency.

The coronavirus outbreak is a significant challenge. We are looking to Congress for visionary leadership.

As an older American and an AARP member, I urge you to pass a bipartisan bill right away to address these issues.

Thank you.
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