The executive order was created to acknowledge the challenges faced by families in accessing affordable, high-quality care, mainly due to the gap between costs and what families can afford.
As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Care Executive Order, it reflects on a year of progress made in supporting high-quality care and education for all ages, as well as long-term care, for the nation's economic growth, security and military readiness.
The executive order was created to acknowledge the challenges faced by families in accessing affordable, high-quality care, mainly due to the gap between costs and what families can afford.
In particular, women of color, which make up a significant portion of the care workforce, often experience financial strain and limited access to benefits.
Therefore, the order aims to address these disparities by supporting families, including military and veteran families, in accessing affordable care while ensuring fair compensation and job quality for care workers.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra stated in an HHS news release that, no one will go through life without providing care for someone or needing it themselves.
“Care is a true equalizer,” Becerra said. “But our access to that critical care is not equal. And we should be doing more to lift up our caregivers.”
According to data on the executive order from The White House, key efforts of the executive order include:
In response to these actions, significant progress has been made in the past year in implementing the Care Executive Order.
Some highlights include:
HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm commended the executive order in the release for recognizing the importance of caregivers and care workers in our lives and feels its actions will make sure those will receive the support they deserve.
“Caregiving is critical to our economy and to the health of our communities, and the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing support of caregivers and care workers demonstrates our commitment to them,” Palm said.
As the Biden administration continues its commitment to care, a fact sheet disclosing the progression made in the last year shared that the administration aims to further bridge the gap in access to affordable, high-quality care for all families, ensuring economic prosperity and national security for generations to come.
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