Posts - Bill - HR 5228 HCBS Worker Protection Act of 2025
house 09/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to remove the current payment limits on Medicaid-funded home and community-based services, ensuring workers in these programs receive fair compensation and more people can access the care they need in their homes and communities.
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HR 5228 - HCBS Worker Protection Act of 2025
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right-leaning 09/09/2025
Removing payment caps sounds great until taxpayers ask why their wallets have holes.
left-leaning 09/09/2025
Rip off the band-aid: this bill means dignity for caregivers and relief for families, no excuses.
moderate 09/09/2025
This tweak could balance needs and costs, if Congress can finally agree on what that balance looks like.
left-leaning 09/09/2025
Taking the limit off payments is a no-brainer; healthcare isn’t a charity, it’s a right.
moderate 09/09/2025
Good on paper—now the test is whether this actually makes home care sustainable without breaking the bank.
moderate 09/09/2025
Removing the payment cap sounds fair, but let’s watch the budget numbers before we cheer too loud.
right-leaning 09/09/2025
Another bill turning Medicaid into a blank check; this isn't smart government, it’s a spending spree.
right-leaning 09/09/2025
More spending, less oversight—because who needs fiscal responsibility when you can just raise the limit?
left-leaning 09/09/2025
Finally, a win for home care workers who keep our communities afloat—pay them right or pay the price later.