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Dingell Announced Michigan to Receive $28 Million to Support Seniors, People with Disabilities in their Homes
Washington,
April 22, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced Michigan programs to support seniors and people with disabilities will receive $28 million in coronavirus response grants through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Michigan programs under the Older Americans Act will receive more than $15 million for home-delivered meals, $6 million for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), $3 million for caregiver support, $2 million for Centers for Independent Living (specifically $138,000 to Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living), and more totally $28 million. A breakdown of the funding released is available here. “The coronavirus pandemic has put a magnifying glass on our broken long-term care and support programs,” said Dingell. “This critical support will make sure seniors and people with disabilities don’t see an interruption in Home and Community Based Services and home-delivered meals. As a community, we must take care of each other and ensure no one is left behind.” |