An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for medical assistance for complex care assistant services.

Summary

The bill establishes a new benefit within Pennsylvania's medical assistance program that lets a parent or other family member become a certified complex care assistant and provide home health services to a child under 21 who qualifies for private duty nursing. The family member is trained, reimbursed at a minimum of $45 per hour, and the program requires periodic nurse oversight. It aims to expand care options while keeping costs covered by Medicaid.

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