All States/Territories

How does Kansas provide education about its Medicaid Buy-In program, "Working Healthy", to its disabled population? Attached are two work products created by the state in order to do so. Find a brochure, newsletter, and policy brief which include relevant data, important historical information, as well as the perspectives of MIG participants.

Included in this new survey is data on residential care facilities and the characteristics of the people they serve. As such, the survey will supply providers, consumers, government agencies, and policymakers with data to plan for the long-term care of the United States population.

Persons who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid account for a disproportionate share of expenditures under both programs and receive services that are fragmented and inefficient. Learn about how state contracts with Medicare Special Needs Plans can be used to achieve Medicaid policy goals and advance care integration for dually eligible beneficiaries.

The limited research in the area of elder abuse suggests that the problem is widespread and largely unreported. Over the next several decades, the problem of elder abuse is expected to grow as the population of Americans age 65+ rapidly expands. This report provides both data on these issues as well as recommendations for future data collection and funding.

How is Indiana reaching out to its consumers, agencies, and leaders about MIG information? Attached are three examples of how the state both provides education and works to improve on MIG programs and initiatives. Find a survey directed towards MIG consumers, a policy and procedure document designed for employers working with individuals with disabilities, and a strategic planning document for MIG subgroup leaders.

How can MIG information be disseminated effectively? One way that Indiana is doing this is through newsletters and articles that serve to keep the disability advocacy community updated and promote employment for individuals with disabilities. Examples of strategic outreach could be replicable by other states.

How is Idaho working to provide employment and services for those with disabilities? Find two examples of collaborative planning approaches. Attached are the 2010-2011 Strategic Plan created by the Business Leadership Network and a narrative of activities and results regarding recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How is Nebraska educating its disabled population on the utilization of work incentives? Find two presentations on the state's Ticket To Work program, Easter Seals Nebraska. The presentations offer tools and ideas about engagement and forming partnerships.

Most people who need long-term help would prefer to receive care in the community, rather than having to move to a nursing home. However, Medicaid, is structured to favor institutional care over home and community care. While community-based services can be cost effective in the long run, developing them requires a costly initial investment from states. Review the benefits of health reform that give states incentives to establish programs to expand home- and community-based services in Medicaid.

Oregon’s CLP Options Counseling Protocol provides guidance for receiving, contacting, meeting and communicating with referrals for options counseling through the Community Living Program (CLP) grant. This could serve as a template for other organizations seeking to develop Options Counseling procedures.