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NC S246
Bill
AI Summary
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Appropriates $134 million in state funds for FY 2025-2026 and $357.34 million for FY 2026-2027 to expand Medicaid Innovations Waiver slots for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Adds 10,000 new waiver slots over two years: 5,000 slots available October 1, 2025 and an additional 5,000 slots available July 1, 2026
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Leverages approximately $244.75 million in federal matching funds for FY 2025-2026 and $652.66 million for FY 2026-2027
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Requires waiver slots to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis based on waiting list time, addressing a current waitlist of approximately 19,000 people
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LME/MCOs accepting redistributed slots must ensure provider rates support a minimum $20/hour wage for direct care workers
Legislative Description
Create 13,000 Jobs Serving People With I/DD
Appropriations
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
3/6/2025