Better Care Better Jobs Act

Senate Bill 2210 - Better Care Better Jobs Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2210 Better Care Better Jobs Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2210

Better Care Better Jobs Act

This bill establishes programs and provides funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services (HCBS), such as home health care, personal care, case management, and rehabilitative services.

Specifically, the bill provides funds for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to award planning grants, develop quality measures, and provide technical assistance to states regarding specified HCBS improvements, particularly with respect to access, utilization, and the associated workforce. The bill also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for HCBS in states that develop plans and meet specified benchmarks for improvements.

The bill also makes permanent (1) the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program (a grant program to help states increase the use of HCBS for long-term care and decrease the use of institutional care), and (2) certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of HCBS.

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Current Status of Bill S 2210

Bill S 2210 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2210 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2210's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2210

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2210

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health information and medical records

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Home and outpatient care

- Intergovernmental relations

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Marriage and family status

- Medicaid

- Performance measurement

- State and local finance

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2210

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) under Medicaid, and for other purposes.

Better Care Better Jobs Act