Establishes minimum compensation requirements for direct care workers providing personal care services through Medicaid Home and Community-Based.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to establish minimum compensation requirements for direct care workers providing personal care services through Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services. It mandates that by January 1, 2026, at least 70% of Medicaid reimbursement must be used to compensate direct care workers. This percentage increases to 75% by January 1, 2028, and 80% by January 1, 2030. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services must also comply with federal regulations.

Establishes minimum compensation requirements for direct care workers providing personal care services through Medicaid Home and Community-Based.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to establish minimum compensation requirements for direct care workers providing personal care services through Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services. It mandates that by January 1, 2026, at least 70% of Medicaid reimbursement must be used to compensate direct care workers. This percentage increases to 75% by January 1, 2028, and 80% by January 1, 2030. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services must also comply with federal regulations.