Bill > HR3079

This bill amends the Social Security Act to extend the renewal periods for certain Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers and state plan amendments. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum renewal periods from 5 years to 10 years for three key areas: (1) waivers allowing states to provide home and community-based services to individuals who might otherwise require institutional care, (2) certain existing waiver extensions, and (3) state elections related to these services. These changes would apply to waivers and renewals beginning on or after the date of the bill's enactment. The bill is titled the "Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025" and aims to provide states with more flexibility and longer-term planning capabilities for Medicaid home and community-based services. By extending the renewal periods, the bill could potentially reduce administrative burden on states and provide more stability for service providers and recipients of home and community-based care.

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