How is this not socialsm, and who is paying for it? (I know, I know).
Just about everything HHS does is socialism, welcome to the real world.
As an old, retired conservative, I can tell you I hate the idea of both Social Security and Medicare. BUT, having had my money taken from me all my life for SS and Medicare, I expect the government to keep up its end of the deal it forced on me and pay for my medicare and SS now that I am retired. Especially since my ability to save up and pay for my own retirement and medical care was sapped by the taxes I paid that were spent on other people.
Having caught this particular bear by the tail, is is very difficult to let go and end these programs without seriously harming those who have paid in all their lives.
I know for sure, rental assistance is much cheaper than hospital says, nursing homes or assisted living.