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 amount of personal care assistance (PCA) that Medicaid will provide to individuals who need nursing facility level of care. Currently, beneficiaries are limited to 40 hours of PCA services per week, but this bill raises that cap to 91 hours. This change aims to better support individuals requiring intensive assistance with daily living activities. The Department of Human Services will need to update its processes to accommodate this increased service level.
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Joseph Vitale
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