Overview

• Kamala Harris's plan aims to expand Medicare to cover home health aide services, vision, hearing, and dental benefits for seniors and people with disabilities.
• The proposal is expected to face significant hurdles in Congress, particularly concerning its funding mechanisms and overall cost.
• Economists express concern that the plan could cost tens of billions more than projected, potentially increasing federal spending and inflationary pressures.
• Critics argue that the plan could exacerbate the national deficit and rely heavily on immigrant labor for in-home health aides.
• Previous attempts to expand Medicare benefits have failed in Congress, even when Democrats held majorities in both chambers.