The Potential Impact of the Better Care Reconciliation Act on Home and Community-Based Services Spending

Article Publication Date:

6/22/2017

Summary:

The Community Living Policy Center reviewed the effects of the Better care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) should it pass. Upon review, they conclude that had it been implemented in the mid-2000s then it would have reduced Federal reimbursments becuase of the proposed caps.

Article Author:

Kaye, Stephen H.

Topics:

Financing HCBS; Medicaid; Medicaid Waivers

Types/Tools:

Surveys; Comparison Table, Matrix or Chart; Data; Fact Sheets

Populations:

Advocates; Aging/Older Adults; Caregivers; Physical Disabilities

Programs/Initiatives:

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

States:

All States/Territories