North Carolina Advocates Push to Protect Medicaid Home-Based Services Funding
Advocacy groups are urging North Carolina policymakers to maintain funding for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) that allow individuals with disabilities to receive care at home rather than in institutional settings. The effort addresses concerns about potential budget cuts or policy changes that could affect thousands of North Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries who rely on these services. The timing and specific policy changes at issue are not detailed in the available content. This matters because HCBS programs are a critical component of North Carolina's Medicaid program, supporting both beneficiary choice and cost-effective alternatives to institutional care.
HCBS funding decisions directly affect state Medicaid agency budgets, managed care plan service arrays, and provider networks supporting disability populations.
LTSS · Managed Care
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