Congress should enact the Community Integration Act (S. 2515) to amend the Social Security Act by adding language specific to long term community based supports and services, requiring that individuals who have been deemed eligible to be placed in an institutional setting are provided supports and services they need to live in the community. This is accomplished by requiring states to provide rehabilitative services, assistance with activities of daily living, and health-related tasks to all eligible individuals. The legislation would close loopholes that allow states to limit access to community based services and supports such as waiting lists, cost caps, or other mechanisms. Finally, the legislation requires states to address the need for affordable, accessible, integrated housing.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 21:04:28 +0000
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