Article Publication Date:
11/8/2010
Summary:
Every year numerous children with severe disabilities who get in-home care through state Medicaid funds age out of the program. Some go to nursing homes, other families struggle to keep their children at home but often get overwhelmed by the care. Read this story about an Illinois family’s struggle, and other families who are suing states for continuation of home care. Links to interactive databases, e.g., milestones in LTC policies with other related information are included in the article.
Topics:
Long Term Services and Supports
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Children and Families; Advocates
Sources:
National Public Radio
Programs/Initiatives:
Olmstead
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
nursing home; independence rates
Contact
National Public Radio
Phone:
202-513-3232
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52727