Article Publication Date:
3/31/2006
Summary:
On March 31, 2006, HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt outlined new flexibilities available to states under the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 (Pub.L. No. 109-171). Find out how the new DRA provisions may link with other options available under Medicaid to transform long-term care to person-centered care and to expand coverage for individuals with disabilities, increase access to community supports, and promote personal responsibility, independence, and choice.
Topics:
Consumer/Participant Direction; Transition/Diversion from Institutions; Medicaid Waivers; Medicaid
Types/Tools:
Sources:
CMS
States:
community supports; purchase Medicaid coverage; new health coverage options; Work Incentives Improvement Act; rebalance; State Long-term Care Partnership Program
Contact
Cathy Cope
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
ccope@cms.hhs.gov
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50898