The governor’s executive order simply facilitates the communication process between the parties regarding home care policies. It does not exclude anyone from the process.
According to Todd, Wolf “merely formalizes” what his administration “could have done without an executive order.” The executive order is “permissible exercise of gubernatorial power.”
The high court did not rule on whether the executive order violated privacy rights by distributing the DCW list. It remanded that matter to the lower court.
“A Victory for Seniors and People with Disabilities”
Wolf said the decision is a “victory for seniors, people with disabilities and home care workers” across the state.
In addition, the governor stressed that the high court’s decision “affirms a key part of his plan to provide choices, improve home and community-based care, and attract more qualified home care workers.”
Furthermore, Wolf noted that the elderly population in Pennsylvania is increasing rapidly. One in four people in the state will be 65 or older by 2030. Fifty percent of them will need help with daily care.
