S. 5179 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate that aims to change how funding is provided for training programs for direct support workers under Medicaid. The bill proposes that for quarters starting January 1, 2025, states will receive 75% federal matching...
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S. 5179 wants to help people who take care of others by giving money to teach them how to do their jobs better. It would pay for most of the costs to train them, starting in 2025, but there are some worries about how the money will be spent and who will get it.