ADvancing States is pleased to publish findings on Adult Protective Services (APS) and Medicaid from the 2022 national survey of APS Programs in the issue brief Adult Protective Services and Medicaid: Intersections in Policy, Practice, and Federal Funding Findings from the ADvancing States National Survey of Adult Protective Services. ADvancing States conducted this survey to assess the current state of APS programs and identify trends related to topics such as caseload, staff retention, and client assessment. Findings from the full survey can be found in the report, Adult Protective Services in 2022: Responding to Evolving Needs in a Changing Environment.

This issue brief highlights the critical intersection between APS and Medicaid. The survey results show that Medicaid funds some services needed by APS clients. APS program staff often actively assist clients in accessing Medicaid services. While some APS programs utilize Medicaid administrative claiming (MAC), there remain opportunities to strengthen relationships with Medicaid and leverage Medicaid financing resources.

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