Maximizing the Impact of American Rescue Plan Act Home and Community-Based Funding – State Support and Learning Project

Grant Summary

The enhanced funding for states’ home and community-based services (HCBS) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) represents the largest investment in long-term services and supports programs in the history of the Medicaid program and will help keep people out of nursing homes. Passed by Congress in 2021, ARPA provides states with a 10 percent increase in their Medicaid funding to expand access to HCBS for older adults and people with disabilities, totaling approximately $35 billion. ADvancing States is the membership organization that represents state-level aging and disability agencies, as well as Medicaid directors, who oversee long-term services and supports. ADvancing States’ project will include technical assistance to 6 to 10 states, policy research and promotion of best practices and hosting a convening to disseminate lessons learned to other states. Several states that are receiving ARPA funding have specifically identified promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among their main goals. Milbank Memorial Fund is providing co-funding.

Related Grant Resources

• ADvancing States website
• ADvancing States Issue Brief: Efforts to Evaluate the Impact of American Rescue Plan Act Home and Community-based Services Investments
• ADvancing States Announces 5 States to Receive ARPA HCBS Technical Assistance
• ADvancing States Announce Selection of States for ARPA Technical Assistance
• Technical Assistance Opportunity for ARPA HCBS Spending Plans