Federal Health Care Reform and its Potential Impact on California’s Long-Term Care System – Policy Brief

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Article Publication Date: 
7/1/2010
Summary: 
Review testimony presented at a public hearing in California. Among the recommendations for taking advantage of ACA’s opportunites are state support of the CLASS program, enhancement of care coordination and service integration for vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities including increased access to ADRCs, exploration of the potential to apply for enhanced Medicaid HCBS options, and identification of ways to support and grow the direct care workforce.
Populations: 
Advocates
Sources: 
The SCAN Foundation
Programs/Initiatives: 
Affordable Care Act (ACA); CLASS Act
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Policy Brief No. 3; PPACA; long-term care provisions; Community First Choice; Medicaid Home and Community Based Services State Plan Option; Money Follows the Person; MFP; Care Transitions Programs

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Lisa R. Shugarman
Director of Policy, The SCAN Foundation
info@thescanfoundation.org
Phone: 
888-569-7226

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52654