tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2006 Issue 35
MEDICAID: HHS Spends A Bundle On State-Based Programs For The Disabled, Chronically Ill
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Article Overview
This article covers federal Medicaid-related grant funding announced by HHS and CMS to help states develop community living programs for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. It explains the policy context, the participating states, and the broader effort to shift long-term care away from institutional settings. The piece is relevant to Medicaid stakeholders, health policy readers, and organizations tracking long-term care reform and community-based services.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights a federal push affecting Medicaid long-term care policy and state program development, which may influence how care options are structured for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
What You Will Learn
- The federal policy context behind state grants for community living programs
- Which states were selected to receive the 2006 grant funding
- How HHS and CMS framed the goals of the Medicaid long-term care initiative
- The relationship between Medicaid long-term care reform and the New Freedom Initiative
Who Should Read This
- Medicaid professionals
- Health policy analysts
- State Medicaid administrators
- Long-term care stakeholders
- Disability services organizations
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