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ADvancing States and CHCS Release Issue Brief on Dual Eligible Integration
This new issue brief from the MLTSS Institute focuses on delivering effective care to individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. The brief aims to lay out the case for state Medicaid agencies to invest in integrated care programs. Read the report here
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State Medicaid Integration Tracker Updated
ADvancing States has published the December 2019 edition of the State Medicaid Integration Tracker summarizing state actions in Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS), as well as State Demonstrations to Integrate Care for Dual Eligible Individuals and other Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Initiatives.
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Introducing…ADvancing States
ADvancing States was founded in 1964 under the name National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA). In 2019, the association changed its name to ADvancing States. Today, ADvancing States represents the nation’s 56 state and territorial agencies on aging and disabilities and long-term services and supports directors. Watch the Video
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HCBS 2019 is in the Books!
The 2019 HCBS Conference took place in Baltimore, Maryland from August 26-29. More than 1,500 attendees from 50+ U.S. States and Territories took part in over 130 sessions focused on issues across the spectrum of aging and disability policy. Click "read more" to access all the presentations from the conference.
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Findings from the National Survey of I&R/A Agencies
This report shares information on a range of issues from the perspectives of I&R/A professionals. It includes information about services and referrals, technology and social media, partnerships and systems, quality assurance, training and certification, and sustainability.
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Promising Practice Profiles for Benefits Outreach
ADvancing States has published new tip sheets with promising practices that agencies use to conduct education and outreach to inform consumers about benefits, and to help aging and disability professionals connect clients to benefits, such as the Medicare low-income subsidies, SNAP, and LIHEAP. Click "read more" to see the profiles.
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New Primer for State Agencies on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs
This updated primer explains key provisions of the Ombudsman rule. It highlights promising practices for coordination between State Agencies and the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in long-term services and supports. Click "read more" to access the full report.
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National NCI-AD Report Released
ADvancing States and HSRI are pleased to announce the release of the 2016-17 NCI-AD National Report. The NCI-AD project collects and maintains data to help states measure and improve the quality of their long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems that serve older adults and adults with physical disabilities.
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