Article Publication Date:
10/27/2010
Summary:
Health reform will bring important improvements in health care coverage for people with spinal cord injuries and people with disabilities in general. This brief summarizes insurance market reforms, HCBS options, mandatory health plan coverage provisions, Medicaid, Medicare, prevention and wellness, workforce issues and more.
Topics:
Long Term Services and Supports
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Physical Disabilities
Sources:
United Spinal Association, National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA)
Programs/Initiatives:
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
States:
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Community First Choice Option; Money Follows the Person; Medicare Part D Donut Hole Gap in Prescription Drug Coverage; Community Health Centers
Contact
Peggy Hathaway
United Spinal Association
phathaway@unitedspinal.org
Phone:
202-556-2076
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52710