Medicaid Coverage to Be Expanded for Certain Seniors Under New Bill
Summary
A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to expand Medicaid coverage to include certain assisted living services for low-income seniors. The bill would require states to cover these services if they cost no more than nursing home care, helping more seniors receive care outside traditional nursing homes.Key Facts
- The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Max Miller of Ohio.
- It would require state Medicaid programs to cover assisted living services for eligible seniors.
- Coverage is for those who qualify financially and would otherwise need hospital-level or nursing home care.
- Assisted living services would become a required Medicaid benefit for states.
- States must show that assisted living care does not cost more on average than institutional care.
- The bill encourages state housing agencies to support affordable housing linked with services for seniors.
- About 1 million people live in assisted living or similar settings in the U.S., with 17% on Medicaid.
- The bill is now with House committees and could take effect starting January 1, 2027.
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