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Home and Community Based Services Enhanced Federal Match

Information about the Department's work to implement the recently passed federal law, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Enhanced Federal Match provision is included on this page. The enhanced match allows states to supplement not supplant existing funding. States must submit spending plans to the federal government to meet federal guidance and timelines. This page will be updated as more information becomes available.

Background

• American Rescue Plan Act
• Home and Community Based Services Section of American Rescue Plan (Section 9817)
• Guidance on Home and Community Based Services-Federal Guidance
• Resources for HCBS Providers
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Website National Reference Library of State Spending Plans - View the home and community-based services webpage with states’ ARPA section 9817 spending plans and narratives, letters issued to states on their spending plans and narratives, and other important information related to the implementation of ARPA section 9817
• Letter from CMS to State Medicaid Directors - SMD# 22-002 RE: Updated Reporting Requirements and Extension of Deadline to Fully Expend State Funds Under American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Section 9817 (June 3, 2022) 
   

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