By Marty Omoto
California Disability Community Action Network
Yesterday the Obama Administration announced the release of the long awaited final federal regulations for a new Medicaid program, called the “Community First Choice Option” that will provide states who apply, with a higher federal match to fund community-based programs services and supports for person with disabilities and seniors who would otherwise be placed in a nursing home or similar facility. The announcement was made by the US Department of Health and Human Services earlier today. The regulations were first issued as proposed rules over a year ago for public comment.
To view the 304 page final federal rule, click on this link to the Federal Register website: http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2012-10294_PI.pdf