Commonwealth Fund September 25, 2024
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Beginning in July 2027, states will be required to publicly report the number of older adults and people with disabilities on waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services
In 2021, nearly 700,000 people were on waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services, with a 36-month average wait time
In May 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized regulations intended to ensure access to Medicaid services. One provision has remained under the radar: requiring states every year to publicly report the number of people on waiting lists for home and community-based services (HCBS), along with average wait times, beginning in July 2027. States also must describe how they maintain their waiting lists, including whether and...
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