Research on State Management Practices for the Rebalancing of State Long-Term Care Systems: Final Report

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Article Publication Date: 
6/1/2008
Summary: 
This report is the result of a study exploring management techniques and programs States have put in place to rebalance their Medicaid long-term supportive services. It summarizes the methods, products and findings of this project then suggests conclusions and recommendations for State officials, legislators, advocates, and providers and CMS on ways to increase and improve LTSS systems for people with disabilities, enhance participant choice, and reduce reliance on institutions.
Article Author: 
Kane, Rosalie A., Kane , Robert L., Priester, Reinhard, Homyak, Patricia
Topics: 
Consumer/Participant Direction; Transition/Diversion from Institutions
Types/Tools: 
Reports; Assessments; Surveys
Populations: 
N/A
Sources: 
University of Minnesota
Programs/Initiatives: 
Person Centered Planning
States: 
All States/Territories; Arkansas; Florida; Minnesota; New Mexico; Pennsylvania; Texas; Vermont; Washington
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care; State/Agency Information
Medicaid long-term supportive services; Rebalancing Research; institutional services; Nursing Facilities; Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded; ICFs-MR; community-based supports; waiver options; participant choice; Consumer-directed services; Information infrastructure; HCBS services;

Contact

Rosalie A. Kane
kanex002@umn.edu

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52090