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Increased Federal Funding for Direct Support Worker Training via Medicaid.

This law boosts federal financial support for states investing in training programs for direct support workers, such as home health aides and personal care assistants. Starting in 2025, the federal government will cover 75% of these training costs, aiming to improve the quality of care for vulnerable citizens and offer career advancement opportunities for workers. Citizens relying on Medicaid-funded home care services should benefit from higher quality care provided by better-trained professionals.
Key points
The federal government will cover 75% of the costs for approved direct support worker training programs starting January 1, 2025.
This funding targets workers serving Medicaid recipients, ensuring they receive core competency training and career advancement opportunities.
States are incentivized to establish training programs that include core competencies and career advancement pathways for care staff.
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Additional Information
Direct Support Worker Training Reimbursement Act
Print number: S 5179
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2024-09-25