Bill Watch: The Community Choice Act

The Community Choice Act would provide Americans with equal access to community-based services and supports. This ANCOR-supported bill would provide individuals with disabilities in nursing homes and other institutional settings with options to receive community-based services.Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Arlen Specter (R-PA) along with Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) introduced the Community Choice Act (S. 683; H.R. 1670) on March 23, 2009. The legislation has bi-partisan support. The Community Choice Act has been referenced in testimony at hearings concerning long-term services and supports within the context of health care reform. For more information visit www.passthechoiceact.com.