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Better Care Better Jobs Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 100
The Better Care Better Jobs Act, also known as Bill 118 s 100, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the quality of care for individuals who require long-term services and supports, such as those with disabilities or the elderly.
One of the key provisions of the Better Care Better Jobs Act is to increase funding for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). This funding would help to expand access to these services for individuals who wish to receive care in their own homes or in community settings, rather than in institutional settings like nursing homes.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the quality of care provided through HCBS by implementing new standards and requirements for providers. This includes ensuring that caregivers receive adequate training and support, as well as increasing wages and benefits for these essential workers. Overall, the Better Care Better Jobs Act seeks to enhance the quality of care for individuals in need of long-term services and supports, while also supporting the workforce that provides these crucial services. This legislation is an important step towards improving the overall quality of care in the United States.
One of the key provisions of the Better Care Better Jobs Act is to increase funding for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). This funding would help to expand access to these services for individuals who wish to receive care in their own homes or in community settings, rather than in institutional settings like nursing homes.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the quality of care provided through HCBS by implementing new standards and requirements for providers. This includes ensuring that caregivers receive adequate training and support, as well as increasing wages and benefits for these essential workers. Overall, the Better Care Better Jobs Act seeks to enhance the quality of care for individuals in need of long-term services and supports, while also supporting the workforce that provides these crucial services. This legislation is an important step towards improving the overall quality of care in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 100
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 100
Bill S 100 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill S 100 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 26, 2023. Bill S 100's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 100
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
82Democrat Cosponsors
78Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 100
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential 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 100
Better Care Better Jobs Act
Better Care Better Jobs Act
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 100
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