Montana HB274 would establish a Medicaid program for medical respite care for homeless individuals.

Montana HB274 would establish a medical respite care program for homeless individuals eligible for Medicaid. The program would provide short-term housing with supportive medical services for those too ill or frail to recover from a physical illness or injury but not ill enough to require hospital care. Services include care coordination, transportation, and meals. The Department of Public Health and Human Services would oversee the program, report annually, and apply for a waiver or state plan amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Montana HB274 would establish a Medicaid program for medical respite care for homeless individuals.

Montana HB274 would establish a medical respite care program for homeless individuals eligible for Medicaid. The program would provide short-term housing with supportive medical services for those too ill or frail to recover from a physical illness or injury but not ill enough to require hospital care. Services include care coordination, transportation, and meals. The Department of Public Health and Human Services would oversee the program, report annually, and apply for a waiver or state plan amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.