Article Publication Date:
5/4/2006
Summary:
This summary of the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) State Plan Amendment (SPA) option is based on a review of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) and discussion from the April 3, 2006 conference call with CMS staff and Real Choice grantees. The content reflects the Rutgers/NASHP TA collaborations understanding of the legislation and questions raised by grantees. The intent is to highlight what is known about the DRA and some questions about how it will affect States that elect this option.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
N/A
Sources:
Rutgers/NASHP
States:
State Plan option; level of need; grandfather; Provision; DRA; needs criteria;
Contact
Nirvana Huhtala Petlick
npetlick@ifh.rutgers.edu
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50904