Passed 1st Reading
Summary
The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to increase Medicaid reimbursement so direct‑care workers earn at least $18 an hour, adds at least 1,000 new slots to the North Carolina Innovations waiver, and seeks to remove income and resource limits for the state's Medicaid buy‑in program for workers with disabilities. It affects direct‑care staff, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and low‑income workers with disabilities, aiming to improve pay, expand services, and broaden coverage.
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