CMS Tightens Medicaid Rules on Non-Medical Home Care

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid is tightening service availability for thousands of seniors. CMS will be cutting Medicaid funding for some non-medical in-homecare services.

In a significant policy shift, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will no longer approve Medicaid funding for certain non-medical in-home services previously covered by state waivers. This change affects services like meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation—essential supports that enable many seniors and individuals with disabilities to live independently. The decision has raised concerns among home care providers and advocates, who fear it may lead to increased institutionalization and higher overall healthcare costs.

As the healthcare community grapples with these changes, stakeholders are calling for a reevaluation of the policy to ensure vulnerable populations continue to receive the support they need.

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