States could get a temporary 10-point federal Medicaid funding boost for home and community care. They would have to spend the extra money on better services, more workers, and support for people who need care at home.
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To provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 4029: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use Medicaid home and community-based services, the workers who provide that care, and states that run Medicaid programs. It could matter most for older adults, people with disabilities, family caregivers, and people waiting for services. The effect would depend on whether a state joins the program and how it spends the extra money.
Why this matters: Many people cannot get enough home care because services and workers are limited. This bill would give states more federal money to build that care system for a limited time. It could help people stay at home, leave institutions sooner, or get off waiting lists. But the results would depend on state choices and how well states manage the money.
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Officially: To provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services.
States could get a temporary 10-point federal Medicaid funding boost for home and community care. They would have to spend the extra money on better services, more workers, and support for people who need care at home.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (6/17/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
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