H.R. 6371 · 115th Congress
Community Integration Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Matt Cartwright
- Introduced
- 2018-07-13
- Latest action
- 2018-07-13 · Introduced in House
Summary
Community Integration Act of 2018
This bill requires 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.