HCBS News 2026May07

Kierstin Reed • May 7, 2026

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Access Act and Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act Reintroduced

On April 30, Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) reintroduced the HCBS Access Act which would make HCBS a permanent part of the Medicaid program as well as enhancing funding for HCBS and for the direct care workforce. LeadingAge supports the HCBS Access Act and will have an article on the bill in the coming days. The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act led by Representative Dingell and Representative Matsui (D-CA) is a sweeping package that would invest in the direct care workforce through both grants and the Medicaid program as well as implementing a suite of worker protections and compensation requirements. LeadingAge is still reviewing the bill. The press release from Rep Dingell on both bills can be found here.


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