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Additional guidance on the implementation of Section 6087 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), Public Law Number 109-171. Section 6087, the Optional Choice of Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services (PAS) (Cash and Counseling)

Guidance for : This letter provides additional guidance on the implementation of section 6087 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), Public Law Number 109-171. Section 6087, the �Optional Choice of Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services (PAS) (Cash and Counseling),� amended section 1915 of the Social Security Act (the Act) by adding a new subsection (j).

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: November 19, 2009

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