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Emergency Federal Funding Boost for Home and Community-Based Medicaid Services

This Act temporarily increases federal funding for state Medicaid programs dedicated to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The goal is to enhance access to care for eligible individuals, reduce waiting lists, and significantly improve compensation and working conditions for direct care professionals. States must use these funds to supplement, not replace, existing state spending on these services.
Key points
Increased Worker Pay: States must use the additional federal funds to raise reimbursement rates, ensuring higher compensation for home health workers and direct support professionals to improve recruitment and retention.
Expanded Access to Care: Funds are directed toward serving individuals currently on waiting lists and assisting those who wish to move back home from institutional settings, covering moving and start-up costs.
Workforce Benefits: The funding can be used to provide essential benefits like paid sick/family leave, hazard pay, overtime, and efforts to stabilize working hours for care providers.
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Print number: 118_S_3118
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-10-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HCBS Relief Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3118.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Worker Pay: States must use the additional federal funds to raise reimbursement rates, ensuring higher compensation for home health workers and direct support professionals to improve recruitment and retention.
  • Expanded Access to Care: Funds are directed toward serving individuals currently on waiting lists and assisting those who wish to move back home from institutional settings, covering moving and start-up costs.
  • Workforce Benefits: The funding can be used to provide essential benefits like paid sick/family leave, hazard pay, overtime, and efforts to stabilize working hours for care providers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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