What does COVERAGE OF SERVICES IN AN ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE UNDER of To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit. do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to clarify coverage of services provided in assisted living residences under Medicaid. It defines 'services provided in an assisted living residence' as those consistent with state law, for individuals who would require hospital or nursing facility care, meeting specific income and resource requirements, and with estimated Medicaid costs not exceeding those of hospital or nursing facility care. The amendments designate these assisted living services as a mandatory Medicaid benefit. The changes are generally effective January 1, 2027. States requiring legislation (other than appropriations) to comply with the amendments may receive a delay until the first calendar quarter after the close of their first regular legislative session following the one-year enactment period.

What does SELECTION CRITERIA FOR QUALIFIED ALLOCATION PLAN UNDER THE LOW- of To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit. do?

This section amends section 42(m)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment adds a new clause (xi) to the list of selection criteria for Qualified Allocation Plans under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. The new clause prioritizes projects that reduce medical assistance costs for long-term services and supports for the elderly by providing such services in a non-institutional setting. The amendments apply to allocations made after January 1, 2027.

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To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.

Q: What does Preamble of To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit. do?

This bill aims to provide assisted living assistance Assistance would be through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit

Last updated: 5/4/2026 · Introduced: 5/4/2026

Author: Max Miller (R-OH)

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The bill amends the Social Security Act to make services provided in assisted living residences a mandatory Medicaid benefit for eligible individuals.
It prioritizes projects that reduce medical assistance costs for long-term services and supports for the elderly through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
The bill aims to provide assisted living assistance through a combination of Medicaid coverage and low-income housing tax credits to support non-institutional care for the elderly.

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