The Disability Community Act of 2026 amends Medicaid to update terminology and provide a temporary higher Federal medical assistance percentage for.

The Disability Community Act of 2026 updates terminology in Medicaid regulations and provisions to reflect current language for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It replaces outdated terms such as "mentally retarded" with "individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities." Additionally, the Act provides a temporary higher Federal medical assistance percentage for Federal expenditures under Medicaid related to compliance with certain regulations for services in intermediate care facilities or home and community-based settings for these individuals.

The Disability Community Act of 2026 amends Medicaid to update terminology and provide a temporary higher Federal medical assistance percentage for.

The Disability Community Act of 2026 updates terminology in Medicaid regulations and provisions to reflect current language for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It replaces outdated terms such as "mentally retarded" with "individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities." Additionally, the Act provides a temporary higher Federal medical assistance percentage for Federal expenditures under Medicaid related to compliance with certain regulations for services in intermediate care facilities or home and community-based settings for these individuals.