Taking It to the Next Level: Using Innovative Strategies to Expand Options for Self-Direction

Article Publication Date:

4/12/2018

Summary:

This report from AARP's Public Policy Institute is part of a series of papers focusing on innovative strategies. It explores the benefits of self-directed care and looks at best practices used in Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida. The report also provides a toolkit for educational and training purposes to help states improve and expand upon their self-directed LTSS programs.

Article Author:

Edwards-Orr, Merle; Ujvari, Kathleen

Topics:

Long Term Services and Supports

Self-directed services

Types/Tools:

Toolkit; Training materials; Promising practices; Reports

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness; Veterans (as VD-HCBS)

Sources:

AARP Public Policy Institute

The Commonwealth Fund