Fallon Health Applauds Signing of Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Worcester, Mass., January 3, 2025—Fallon Health welcomes the signing of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare Benefits Improvement Act by President Biden. This landmark legislation establishes a formal partnership between Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organizations and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) that are within the service area of the PACE program.
“We commend President Biden and the legislature for their leadership and commitment to improving veteran and caregiver support. These individuals have sacrificed so much for their country and deserve the highest quality of life possible as they age. By expanding access to PACE through the Dole Act, we can provide even more veterans with an innovative, affordable, and successful health care program option,” said Manny Lopes, President and CEO.
“At Fallon Health, we’ve long been dedicated to advancing PACE and are eager to help even more veterans in their preferred setting—at home or in their communities. The research shows this innovative model, which employs home and community-based services, helps improve outcomes and enhances the quality of life for participants. We firmly believe the signing of the Dole Act will have a profound impact on the health and well-being of our veterans and their caregivers,” said Kristine Bostek, Senior Vice President of PACE programs.
Fallon Health contact:
Melissa Randall
Director, Corporate Communications
Fallon Health
508-368-9345
melissa.randall@fallonhealth.org
About Fallon Health
Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members—always—making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Fallon delivers equitable, high-quality coordinated care and is continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Today, guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we strive to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly).