Tennessee Long-Term Care Community Choices Act of 2008

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Article Publication Date:

6/17/2008

Summary:

Prior to this bill mandating improved access to home and community-based long-term care (LTC) services, Tennessee was paying 98% of LTC funds to nursing homes. The act rebalances funding allocation and creates a single point of entry for older adults seeking LTC. It also supports diversion from and transition out of institutions through HCBS counseling and improved needs assessment. It was signed into law 06/17/2008.

Topics:

Consumer/Participant Direction; Transition/Diversion from Institutions

Types/Tools:

Legislation

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults

Sources:

Tennessee

Programs/Initiatives:

N/A

States:

All States/Territories; Tennessee