North Carolina S699 proposes Medicaid coverage for personal care services for certain individuals in adult care homes.

North Carolina S699 seeks to extend Medicaid eligibility for personal care services to individuals residing in licensed adult care homes and special care units. The bill targets those whose income exceeds the limit for State-County Special Assistance but does not exceed 180% of the federal poverty level. It mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB) consult with stakeholders and submit a request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) within 90 days of the act becoming law.

North Carolina S699 proposes Medicaid coverage for personal care services for certain individuals in adult care homes.

North Carolina S699 seeks to extend Medicaid eligibility for personal care services to individuals residing in licensed adult care homes and special care units. The bill targets those whose income exceeds the limit for State-County Special Assistance but does not exceed 180% of the federal poverty level. It mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB) consult with stakeholders and submit a request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) within 90 days of the act becoming law.