Medicaid Community-Based Attendant Services and Supports Act of 2005

The Medicaid Community-Based Attendant Services and Supports Act of 2005 (S. 401) would require state Medicaid programs to cover community-based services for individuals with disabilities and seniors who would otherwise require institutional care. By providing federal funding and grants to states, the bill aims to help eligible individuals live independently in their own homes or communities rather than in nursing homes or other facilities. The legislation focuses on giving individuals more control over their personal care and assists states in transitioning their long-term care systems toward community-based models.