Section 2176 of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1981

Section 2176 of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1981

http://www.medicaidpatients.com/medicaid-home-health-services/

Section 2176 of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1981, authorized waivers to provide expanded home care to Medicaid recipients with disabilities, especially when this condition would cause them more costly care.  This then, gave Medicaid the flexibility to come up with programs that enabled their consumers to remain in their own communities.  Although this has helped Medicaid to reach out to most of their insured, it is not without problems. Since states are given the freedom to come up with their own programs, they have often placed limitations on the amount of home care each Medicaid recipient may receive. Another problem is the availability of people who will administer health care.  Medicaid may be a major player in paying for health care needs, but lower reimbursement rates limit the number of professionals willing to provide care for those covered by Medicaid.