CMS State Medicaid Directors Letter: Improving Access to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)

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Article Publication Date: 
8/6/2010
Summary: 
This letter informs States of several changes to Section 1915(i) of the Social Security Act (the Act) made by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These changes, which become effective October 1, 2010, include revised and new 1915(i) provisions for removal of barriers to offering HCBS services through the Medicaid State plan. This letter is intended to provide guidance on important changes to the law including: Number Served & Statewideness, Financial Eligibility, Targeted Benefits and Services.
Article Author: 
Mann, Cindy
Populations: 
N/A
Sources: 
CMS
Programs/Initiatives: 
Deficit Reduction Act (DRA)
1915(i) State plan; SMDL# 10-015; SPA

Contact

Barbara Edwards
Director of the Disabled and Elderly Health Programs Group
CMCSPPACAQuestions@cms.hhs.gov
Phone: 
410-786-0325

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52644