Bill Nelson actually said...

"As it is currently structured, Medicaid can respond to public health emergencies and natural disasters."

"In your testimony, you stated that people with disabilities and older adults are two to four more times likely to die or be seriously injured in a disaster."

"I think a national advisory commission on seniors and disasters is important and would identify 'best practices' across the country."

"I introduced a bill with Senators Rubio, Casey, and Collins to create a national advisory commission to advise the Department of Health and Human Services on disaster preparedness for seniors."