Article Publication Date:
4/1/2010
Summary:
What are the policy changes related to the continuum of care for older people—specifically long term services and supports (LTSS) and chronic care coordination? This analysis examines major provisions in these areas which are organized into five categories: 1) national insurance for long term services and supports; 2) Medicaid options and incentives to expand LTSS; 3) other LTSS provisions; 4) chronic care coordination; and 5) nursing home reforms.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
National Academy for State Health Policy
States:
NASHP; SCAN Foundation; Community First Choice Option; Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration; spousal impoverishment; Medical Homes; Independence at Home Demonstration; nursing home reforms;
Contact
Diane Justice
National Academy for State Health Policy
10 Free Street, 2nd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
Phone:
207-874-6524
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52453