Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026”.
Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026
A BILL
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the appropriate availability of personal care services under the Medicaid program.
Sec. 2 Ensuring the appropriate availability of personal care services under the Medicaid program
In general— Section 1905(a)(24) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(24)) is amended by inserting “who is unable to perform 3 or more activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and” after “to an individual”.
Effective date— The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to medical assistance furnished on or after January 12, 2027.