LeadingAge: Make HCBS Medicaid Match Permanent In Infrastructure Bill

By Maya Goldman / April 1, 2021 at 5:57 PM
LeadingAge on Thursday (April 1) released a wishlist for Congress’ upcoming infrastructure package that includes a permanent 10% increase in the federal Medicaid matching funds for both home- and community-based and nursing home services. The group also asks for workforce support, expanded access to home care and technological flexibilities and updates. President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan, which invests $400 billion in home-based care and makes permanent the Money Follows the Person demonstration , is good step towards rebuilding aging...

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