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Capitol Correspondence - 10.20.26

KFF Reports Nearly 650,000 Americans on Medicaid HCBS Waiting Lists

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A new analysis from KFF finds that nearly 650,000 people nationwide are on waiting or interest lists for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) in 2026, with the majority being individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD).

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