Medicaid Coverage Of Long-Term Services And Supports

In December 2013, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a report describing the various statutory authorities and other legislative provisions that either require or otherwise allow states to cover long term services and supports (LTSS) under Medicaid. The report includes a brief legislative history of Medicaid LTSS from Medicaid’s enactment and initial coverage requirements for institutional care through the evolution of home and community-based services (HCBS) options available to states. A discussion of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA’s) changes to Medicaid law with respect to Medicaid LTSS coverage options is also provided . . .