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HR 4416 106th Congress House

Medicaid Community Attendant Services and Supports Act of 2000

Official title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of community-based attendant services and supports under the Medicaid Program.

Introduced: November 3, 2000 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 5, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 10, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
May 10, 2000
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 5, 2000

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Medicaid Community Attendant Services and Supports Act of 2000 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage of community attendant services and supports for eligible individuals with disabilities.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible States which have established a Consumer Task Force to assist the State in its development of real choice systems change initiatives with regard to consumer-responsive long-term services to eligible individuals. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the National Council on Disability to review and report to Congress on: (1) certain Medicaid regulations on home health and personal care services; and (2) how excessive use of medical services can be reduced by using community attendant services and supports.

Directs the Secretary to establish a task force to examine appropriate methods for financing long-term services and supports.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Nov 3, 2000
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Nov 3, 2000
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Sep 7, 2000
HOEFFEL, JOSEPH
· Jul 26, 2000
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Jul 26, 2000
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4416: Medicaid Community Attendant Services and Supports Act of 2000. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4416/
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"H.R. 4416: Medicaid Community Attendant Services and Supports Act of 2000." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4416/.
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