Article Publication Date:
9/29/2008
Summary:
The Department of Health and Human Services announces $36 million in new grant programs to 28 states to help older Americans, veterans, and people with Alzheimer’s disease to remain in their homes and communities. About $19 million of this involves a collaboration between the Administration on Aging and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The grants are designed to reach people who are not eligible for Medicaid but are at high risk for nursing home placement and to spend-down to Medicaid.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
Administration on Aging
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
All States/Territories; Alabama; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Connecticut; Florida; Georgia; Indiana; Louisiana; Maine; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Oklahoma; Rhode Island; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Virginia; Washington
veterans; Alzheimer’s; Innovation Grants; Evidence-Based Program Grants; HHS-VA initiative;
Contact
Administration on Aging Press Office
Phone:
202-357-3507
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51731