Op-ed: Medicaid paid family caregiving programs need reform, not elimination

Summary

A personal op-ed argues that Medicaid-funded paid family caregiving programs are vital for keeping vulnerable family members safe at home, but are threatened by fraud, outdated technology, and poor program management. The author, who grew up on Medicaid, emphasizes that families using these programs are not trying to game the system but are seeking to care for loved ones. The piece calls for protecting and improving these programs rather than eliminating them due to bad actors.