Community Integration Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 15, 2016)
Community Integration Act of 2016
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require a state Medicaid program to, with respect to an individual who requires a level of care provided in a nursing facility, intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled, institution for mental disease, or other similar setting: (1) provide the individual with the choice and equal opportunity to receive such care in a home- and community-based setting; and (2) meet specified requirements relating to the provision and availability of care in such a setting, including a requirement to develop a statewide plan to increase affordable and accessible housing for individuals with disabilities.
What just happenedSep 15, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 15, 2016
- Sep 15, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 15, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 15, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House