Julian Hagmann | Protecting Personal Care Programs

Steve talks with Julian Hagmann, COO of Caring Professionals, Inc., about his recent testimony before the New York State Senate Joint Committee on Health and Government Operations. He highlights concerns about the mandate for a single fiscal intermediary and its impact on the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, which provides vital support to individuals needing in-home care. Hagmann emphasizes the need for flexibility, accountability, and consumer choice in these programs, as well as how recent government actions risk limiting access and quality for the individuals who rely on them most. He also touches on calls from lawmakers like Rep. Elise Stefanik for federal intervention after troubling emails from the New York Governor’s office surfaced, highlighting the importance of oversight in protecting vulnerable Americans.