MACPAC Recommends HCBS Wage Transparency in March 2026 Congressional Report

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission released its March 2026 report to Congress recommending increased wage transparency for home- and community-based services workers. The report also examines behavioral health service delivery in Medicaid and CHIP. MACPAC's recommendations typically inform future CMS policy direction and congressional action on Medicaid financing and program design. Managed care organizations with HCBS and behavioral health contracts should review the full report for potential regulatory or contractual implications.

LTSS · Behavioral Health · Managed Care