The labor force is essential for continued growth and success within The Commonwealth. Worker's should be appropriately compensated with fair wages, accessible/affordable health care, safe work spaces, and financial security for their retirement. Please vote for legislation to help support hard working Virginians.

The Virginia Association for Home Care and Hospice Opposes this legislation as introduced. Current reimbursement rates for agency directed personal care are so low that it is imposable to provide a sick leave benefit. We would support this legislation if it required DMAS to reimburse agency directed personal care for providing a sick leave benefit.

I urge the subcommittee to support HB1921. No one should have to work when sick and home health care workers working when sick puts themselves and the people they care for at risk. Please support sick leave for home health care workers and all workers to safeguard the health of all Virginians. Thank you.