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Lack of Action Threatens HCBS Programs that Help Consumers and Save States Money
On December 3, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Looming deadlines pose a potential threat to two programs that help older adults remain in their homes or assisted living while saving consumers and the State of Minnesota money. Rules on spousal impoverishment and funding for the Money Follows the Person demonstration project are both set to expire Dec. 31 unless Congress acts.
Congress Passes Short-Term Medicaid HCBS Protections
On April 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act, which provides a six-month extension for the Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) spousal impoverishment protections, has passed both bodies of Congress and now heads to the White House where it is expected to be signed into law.
Protecting HCBS Recipients Against Spousal Impoverishment
On March 6, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Bills have been reintroduced in Congress that permanently protect Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) recipients against spousal impoverishment.
Bill Would Extend Soon-to-Expire Federal Spousal Impoverishment Protections in HCBS
On November 28, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
A recently introduced bill in Congress would extend soon-to-expire federal spousal impoverishment protections for spouses of people receiving Medicaid home and community-based services.