HCBS Access Act: Expands Medicaid coverage for home and community-based services, supports direct care workforce, and enhances access for individuals.

The HCBS Access Act amends the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of home and community-based services (HCBS) for eligible individuals. It mandates states to enhance and expand access to HCBS, including eliminating waiting lists and ensuring services are available in community settings. The Act also establishes a technical assistance center to support the direct care workforce, offering grants for recruitment, training, and retention of direct care professionals.

HCBS Access Act: Expands Medicaid coverage for home and community-based services, supports direct care workforce, and enhances access for individuals.

The HCBS Access Act amends the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of home and community-based services (HCBS) for eligible individuals. It mandates states to enhance and expand access to HCBS, including eliminating waiting lists and ensuring services are available in community settings. The Act also establishes a technical assistance center to support the direct care workforce, offering grants for recruitment, training, and retention of direct care professionals.