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 payments for extraordinary personal care services.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Pennsylvania’s Human Services Code directing the Department of Human Services to seek a waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. If the waiver is granted, a legally responsible relative could be paid for providing extraordinary personal care services to a Medical Assistance recipient when that service is already covered. The change is intended to broaden support options for Medicaid recipients who need intensive personal care.

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