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Support for Individuals with Disabilities: Higher Medicaid Funding for Services

This act increases federal funding for states to cover medical services in care facilities and home/community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal is to help states meet federal regulatory compliance costs, potentially improving the quality and accessibility of care for these individuals. The bill also updates terminology to be more precise and respectful.
Key points
Higher federal funding (90%) for states for medical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from 2024-2026.
Financial support aims to help states cover costs related to complying with federal regulations on care quality.
Outdated terminology in the Social Security Act is updated to be more current and sensitive, replacing terms like "mentally retarded" with "individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities."
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Additional Information
Disability Community Act of 2023
Print number: HR 7267
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Process start date: 2024-02-07