To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.
Rep. Miller Introduces Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Assisted Living Care
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study and potential action from these groups. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill addresses a major issue for seniors but currently lacks the broad bipartisan support or leadership backing needed to move quickly through the House.
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Life & Work
Operators and developers of assisted living facilities could see increased demand and revenue from Medicaid-funded residents. The LIHTC priority for elderly care projects could also attract more investment into building new assisted living facilities, creating business opportunities for small developers and operators in this space.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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4 articlesMarshall, Miller introduce bill to expand assisted living under Medicaid
Sen. Roger Marshall and Rep. Max Miller introduced the ACCESS Act to make assisted living a mandatory Medicaid benefit. The bill aims to lower federal costs by allowing seniors to use benefits for community-based care instead of more expensive nursing homes, provided the cost is neutral.
New Bill Aims to Bridge 'Forgotten Middle' with Medicaid Assisted Living Mandate
The ACCESS Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover assisted living services and adjust Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) priorities to favor developments that integrate long-term care for the elderly in non-institutional settings.
Republicans pitch assisted living as Medicaid cost-saver
The ACCESS Act would mandate Medicaid coverage for assisted living, a shift from current optional status. Proponents argue it will save billions by moving seniors out of expensive institutional care, though some critics worry about the impact of federal mandates on state regulatory frameworks.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.
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