Nationally, nearly 30% of direct-care workers lack health coverage of any kind. Low wages and few benefits force many workers to seek other ways to make a living. That means the people who rely on the direct-care workforce to assist them in basic daily tasks don’t always get the help they need. They may not get help moving from their bed to the bathroom. They may not eat proper meals. And those who are alone at home may miss their connection to the outside world and risk serious accidents.
High turnover rates also weaken the crucial bond between consumers and the workers they rely on. Consumers get stuck in the same revolving door as their caregivers, forced to form new relationships and explain their personal care preferences and needs over and over again. Studies show that health insurance is key to keeping workers in their jobs and to quality care.
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