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LA Care Assistants Face Crisis Amid Workforce Shortage

3/24/2026

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Personal care assistants in Los Angeles County earn $19.64 per hour, fueling a crisis amid fears of ICE raids.
American Business Immigration Coalition warns that by 2030, 3.5 million health care workers will be needed.
Cuts Medicaid and Medicare threaten access to care, risking institutionalization or premature death for seniors.
Advocates stress the importance of immigrant workers in eldercare, while Hand In Hand promotes better conditions.

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Story summary

Personal care assistants in Los Angeles County earn $19.64 per hour, fueling a crisis amid fears of ICE raids.
American Business Immigration Coalition warns that by 2030, 3.5 million health care workers will be needed.
Cuts Medicaid and Medicare threaten access to care, risking institutionalization or premature death for seniors.
Advocates stress the importance of immigrant workers in eldercare, while Hand In Hand promotes better conditions.