 H.R.1279
Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide funds to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid Program.
 5 Total Points
Summary
Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide funds to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid program. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, to audit a sample from among the States in order to assess the effectiveness of progress made in reducing or eliminating the wage gap between targeted and reference direct support professionals through funds under this Act. Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the wage equalization and recruitment and retention of direct support professionals who are providing services and supports to individuals with disabilities. What do you think?
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Legislation Slant
Latest Action:
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
This action occurred on Monday, March 5, 2007 and earned 5 points.
Legislative Progress
Introduced in the House on March 1, 2007
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