Bill Summary for S 896 (2025-2026)

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Apr 29 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 896 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 29, 2026
AN ACT TO INCREASE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES AND PRIVATE DUTY NURSING SERVICES.
Intro. by Burgin.

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Appropriates $120.8 million in recurring funds for 2026-27  from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB) to increase to $7.50 per 15-minute increment the Medicaid rate paid for personal care services pursuant to the specified Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policies provided to Medicaid beneficiaries through the State Plan Personal Care Services Program (PCS), Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C), Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA), and Community Alternatives Program Choice (CAP/CO). Specifies that these funds provide a State match for federal funds. 

Appropriates $20.1 million in recurring funds for 2026-27 from the General Fund to DHB for an increase to $16.25 per 15 minutes increment the Medicaid rate paid for private duty nursing services pursuant to the specified Medicaid Clinical Coverage policies. Specifies that these provide a State match for federal funds.

Effective July 1, 2026.