Better Care Better Jobs Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-28T04:20:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 547 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.

3/28/2024, 4:20 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 547

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 HR 547

Bill HR 547 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill HR 547 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 26, 2023. Bill HR 547's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 3, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 547

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 547

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Health

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Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careIntergovernmental relationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMarriage and family statusMedicaidPerformance measurementState and local financeState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 547

Better Care Better Jobs ActTo 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

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