Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act of 2023

S.3118 – Medicaid HCBS Relief Act of 2023

Introduced in Senate on October 24, 2023 by Senator Bob Casey.

This bill temporarily increases the applicable Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for certain approved home- and community-based services that are provided during FY2024-FY2025.

As a condition for receiving the increased rate, a state must agree to undertake activities to improve the delivery of such services, such as by providing additional benefits to home health workers and by helping individuals who were relocated to nursing facilities move back to their homes.

Senate Finance Committee Members

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Sample Letter:

Dear Senator _______,

 

I am writing to ask you to support bill S.3118 – HCBS Relief Act of 2023.  As an adult with a disability, I am grateful for the ability to live an everyday life complete with the freedom to have a job, attend health appointments, socialize with peers, and so much more. 

 

I can live a happy, independent life because I have a Direct Support Professional to assist me.  The Medicaid Home and Community Based Services program makes my life possible.

 

Please help to maintain the quality of life for people like me by supporting the Medicaid HCBS Relief Act of 2023 currently under review by the Senate Finance Committee.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

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