$1 billion Medicaid shortfall leads to waiting list for HCBS
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2024
An almost $1 billion shortfall in Indiana’s Medicaid program is fueling the implementation of a waitlist for the state’s home- and community-based services waiver program.
New law could result in state’s largest-ever Medicaid cuts, provider group warns
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 11, 2024
A new state law requiring legislative approval of Medicaid waivers could have unintended consequences for Idaho’s assisted living providers, according to Gov. Brad Little (R). One assisted living advocacy...
Medicaid unwinding complicates care decisions for some assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 03, 2024
As states navigate the Medicaid redetermination process, some assisted living providers that accept Medicaid for their low-income residents have experienced payment disruptions. This situation leaves them...
‘Landmark legislation’ aims to streamline, coordinate care for 12 million dually eligible individuals
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 21, 2024
A bipartisan bill aiming to streamline and coordinate care for the nation’s more than 12 million dually eligible individuals — people who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid — is being called...
NY assisted living providers hopeful for rate bump for Medicaid-funded program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2024
While New York State nursing homes are hoping to make up Medicaid funding shortfalls 16 years in the making, senior living providers are hopeful that a comparable Medicaid increase for the Medicaid-funded...
Assisted living claims victories in Florida budget, sees promise in future talks
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 19, 2024
Senior living industry experts are calling Florida’s $117 billion state budget a mix of hits and misses regarding programs supporting older adults.
Senior living provider groups ‘cautious’ about Indiana legislative agenda
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 15, 2024
Although appreciative of a commitment to older adults, Indiana’s senior living industry has some concerns about at least one aspect of the state’s legislative agenda for the year.
A variety of models can help CCRC operators meet residents’ increasing healthcare needs
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 16, 2024
Older adults are moving into senior living communities with more chronic conditions and healthcare needs than ever before, presenting challenges — as well as opportunities — for continuing care retirement...
Senior living leaders ask lawmakers to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 15, 2024
As assisted living providers struggle to provide services to Medicaid home- and community-based services beneficiaries, industry leaders from two states are asking lawmakers to bump up reimbursement rates...
Funding bill could increase workforce challenges for assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 06, 2024
A bill aimed at nursing home staff could potentially have negative effects on Maryland assisted living providers already challenged by workforce issues, according to industry advocates.