The article discusses the increasing number of Americans living longer at home, with life expectancy expected to reach 79 years in 2024, the highest it has ever been. The author argues that current federal policy allows for longer waiting lists, barriers to access, and inequities that leave too many older adults and people with disabilities without the care they need. The Home and Community-Based Services Access Act would make these services a guaranteed Medicaid benefit, eliminate waiting lists for home and community based services, and fund better wages and job supports for direct care workers. The Long-Term Workforce Support Act aims to improve wages, train pathways, and create more stable jobs for carers. The bill would ensure that when funding increases, worker wages are paid fairly, reducing costly hospitalizations and unnecessary nursing home placements.