Increases cap on personal care assistant services from 40 hours to 91 hours per week for Medicaid beneficiary determined clinically eligible for nursing facility level of care.
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Overview
This bill increases the maximum number of hours per week that Medicaid beneficiaries who need nursing facility-level care can receive personal care assistant (PCA) services. Currently, the limit is 40 hours, but the bill raises it to 91 hours. This change is intended to allow more individuals to remain in their homes and receive the support they need to thrive within the community. The Department of Human Services will need to adjust its assessment tools and rates to accommodate this increase.
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