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Section 6044 Option for Model LIFE Account Programs
03/18/2007 | Requests *Summary
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 adds a new section 1937 to the Social Security Act (the Act). Under section 1937 a state may amend its State plan to provide alternative benefit packages to some of its recipients without regard to comparability, statewideness, freedom of choice, or certain other traditional Medicaid requirements. This paper looks briefly at how Section 1937 might be used by a state to develop a LIFE Account model.
Author
Bezanson, Lee
Available Files
- Memo: Option for Model LIFE Account Programs PDF (26K, 7 pages)
Keywords
LIFE Accounts; full benefit eligible; benchmark program under Section 1937; asset development;
Topic
Consumer/Participant Direction, Deficit Reduction Act (DRA)
Type/Tool
Reports
Source
Community Living Exchange Collaborative
State
New Hampshire, Wisconsin, All States/Territories
Date Created
05/09/2007
Contact
HCBS Administrator
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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