S257 - Appropriations Act of 2017. (SL 2017-57)

Overview: Sec. 11H.12 of S.L. 2017-57 directs the Division of Medical Assistance of the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the rate paid for Medicaid personal care services and for in-home aide, respite care in-home aide, and personal care assistance services that are provided under the Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP-C) waiver. The rate for these services is increased to $3.90 per 15-minute billing unit, which is equivalent to $15.76 per hour.

This section became effective July 1, 2017, and requires the rate increase begin January 1, 2018.