Researchers suggest 3 options for federal funding of HCBS but say commitment is needed
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2021
Although the country depends on Medicaid as a safety net for people who need long-term services and supports, the current status of home- and community-based services does a “disservice to people who...
New CDC profile shares demographics of assisted living residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2021
Bathing, walking and dressing are the most common activities of daily living that residents of assisted living or similar residential communities need help with, according to a new data brief from the...
California mayor wants state to share control over long-term care facilities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2022
A California mayor wants the state to grant his city shared control over assisted living communities and nursing homes located there, saying that it would ensure that older adults are receiving quality...
Association makes case for protecting life plan communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2020
Realizing Florida’s continuing care retirement communities would be placed in an untenable position due to a proposed federal rule affecting the Medicaid program, LeadingAge Florida knew it had to act.
Bipartisan legislation aims to permanently protect Medicaid payments for assisted living services
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 16, 2021
Bipartisan legislation that would permanently extend spousal impoverishment protections for Medicaid beneficiaries receiving long-term care is being resurrected in Congress.
Implementing three policy recommendations, with short-term and longer-term steps, would increase access to home- and community-based services, reduce institutional bias in the Medicaid program, and create...
Pandemic, wage hike lead state to consider increasing Medicaid funding to assisted living operators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2021
As pandemic-related costs and a hike in the minimum wage continue to affect the costs of staying in business for assisted living providers, one state is looking at increasing its Medicaid funding to communities.
Senior living industry pushes infrastructure agenda during budget talks
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2021
As legislative committees work on how to divvy up the $3.5 trillion approved by the House of Representatives earlier this week in the fiscal year 2022 budget resolution, the senior living and care industry...
Federal HCBS investment could lead to national uniformity: KFF
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2022
Home- and community-based services eligibility, spending and benefits vary substantially by state, but states continue to view HCBS as a way to provide an alternative to institutional long-term care, according...
Long-term care advocates lay out 3 goals for Biden team to make 2021 ‘new beginning’ for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 09, 2020
Fighting COVID-19, ensuring access to long-term services and supports, and improving access to affordable housing are among the suggested actions LeadingAge laid out Tuesday to President-elect Joe Biden’s...