A Look at Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services: Background and Policy Landscape
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Summary
The Bipartisan Policy Center recently released an article explaining the current context and policy landscape of Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS).
Many older adults and people with disabilities require assistance, and as more people choose to receive care at home, HCBS has become an increasing share of Medicaid’s long-term care spending and benefits. This explainer provides an overview of Medicaid HCBS, explains why these services have become an important component of long-term care delivery, and examines the current policy landscape shaping future decision-making.
Many older adults and people with disabilities require assistance, and as more people choose to receive care at home, HCBS has become an increasing share of Medicaid’s long-term care spending and benefits. This explainer provides an overview of Medicaid HCBS, explains why these services have become an important component of long-term care delivery, and examines the current policy landscape shaping future decision-making.