Bill > S2076

This bill provides emergency federal funding support to state Medicaid programs for home and community-based services (HCBS) during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Specifically, it increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) by 10 percentage points for states that apply and meet certain conditions, with a maximum federal contribution of 95%. To qualify, states must submit an application detailing how they will use the additional funds to improve HCBS, such as increasing worker compensation, providing paid leave, offering hazard pay, recruiting new workers, supporting family caregivers, purchasing emergency supplies, and helping individuals on waiting lists for services. States must ensure the funds supplement, not replace, existing HCBS funding and must be used to enhance service quality and workforce stability. The bill requires states to report on their activities and the number of individuals served, and mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services conduct an external evaluation of the program's implementation and outcomes. The goal is to strengthen home and community-based services, particularly for elderly and disabled individuals who prefer to receive care in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2076/all-info