To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration.

This bill makes permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program. Under this program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may award grants to state Medicaid programs to assist states in increasing the use of home and community care for long-term care and decreasing the use of institutional care.

Bill 117 HR 1880, also known as the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Extension Act of 2021, seeks to amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 in order to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration program. This program, which was originally created to help individuals transition from institutional care to home and community-based services, has been successful in improving the quality of life for many individuals and reducing overall healthcare costs.

The bill aims to continue providing funding and support for states to implement and expand the Money Follows the Person program, ensuring that individuals have the option to receive care in their preferred setting. By making this program permanent, the bill seeks to promote independence, choice, and community integration for individuals with disabilities and older adults.

Supporters of the bill argue that making the Money Follows the Person program permanent will help to address the growing demand for long-term care services and support individuals in living more fulfilling lives. Critics, however, may raise concerns about the cost of the program and its impact on the federal budget. Overall, Bill 117 HR 1880 represents a bipartisan effort to support individuals in accessing the care they need in the setting that best suits their needs, while also working to reduce healthcare costs and promote independence and community integration.