Abstract
Millions of individuals with disabilities and older adults receive Medicaid Home and Community- Based services. Extensive waiting list also exist for Medicaid HCBS. Direct care workers and providers are providing essential services that allow individuals with disabilities and older adults to remain in their homes. Without these essential supports, individuals are at risk of being placed in institutional settings or hospitalized.
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have introduced bills (S. 3544 and H.R. 6305) to increase funding for states’ home- and community-based services for people with disabilities and older adults during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.