To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program; to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers; and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8540

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation H.R. 8540 aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act concerning Medicaid coverage. Its purpose is to require coverage of, and enhance access to, home and community-based services under Medicaid. Additionally, it proposes the allocation of grants for various purposes including creating, recruiting, training, educating, retaining, and advancing the direct care workforce, as well as providing support to family caregivers.

Current Status of Bill HR 8540

Bill HR 8540 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8540 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8540's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 28, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8540

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program; to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers; and for other purposes.