Will PA budget include wage boost for low-paid home care workers?

Wages for low paid home care workers could rise under Pa. budget proposal. Is it enough?

The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed before Pa. pay is competitive.

Will PA budget include wage boost for low-paid home care workers?

HARRISBURG — Supporters believe Pennsylvania lawmakers will include $21 million in the final budget deal to raise wages for a small group of home care workers in an industry known for low pay. The increase, pitched by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in his budget proposal earlier this year, would affect roughly 8,500 workers directly employed by their patients through a Medicaid-funded state program. They’re among the lowest paid home care workers …

Wages for home care workers could rise under Pa. proposal

HARRISBURG — Supporters believe Pennsylvania lawmakers will include $21 million in the final budget deal to raise wages for a small group of home care workers in an industry known for low pay.