05/07/2026

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

On April 30, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) reintroduced the HCBS Access Act, which would make HCBS a permanent part of the Medicaid program and enhance funding for HCBS and for the direct care workforce. LeadingAge supports the HCBS Access Act and will provide more on the bill in the coming days. 

The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act led by Rep. Dingell and Rep. Matsui (D-CA) is a sweeping package that would invest in the direct care workforce through grants and the Medicaid program, as well as implement a suite of worker protections and compensation requirements. LeadingAge is still reviewing the bill.

The press release from Representative Dingell on both bills can be found here.