Addus HomeCare comments on final HHS rule mandating 80% direct-care wage requirement

Addus HomeCare Corp

HHS final rule requires 80% of Medicaid payments for personal care go to direct-care worker compensation, effective in 6 years.
Addus disappointed with 80% threshold but pleased with extended compliance period (from 4 to 6 years).
Company believes rule will negatively impact smaller providers, potentially leading to industry consolidation.
Addus actively pursuing opportunities to gain scale and partner in states with best value-creation potential.
Addus anticipates legal challenges from states and other stakeholders to prevent implementation.

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