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Toolkit: Listening to Riders and Providers

The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center released a new publication that provides a synthesis of intensive focus groups and stakeholder meetings on the transportation experiences of older adults, and younger adults with disabilities. The report is part of NADTC’s continued DEI initiative and gives greater insight into the national transportation landscape for older adults.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74454

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CHCS: New Resources for Multi Sector Plans for Aging

The Center for Health Care Strategies recently released several new resources all centering around how to better support older adults with the Multi Sector Plans for Aging (MPA). A multisector plan for aging refers to the multi-year planning and execution process that brings together partners to address the needs of the older adult population in a state. Some of the new resources include strategies for first steps and development of a MPA, advice and best practices from states with MPAs in place, and how family caregiving can help shape a states MPA.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74452

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KFF's Analysis on Medicaid Enrollment Growth

KFF’s analysis released March 2, 2023, “Medicaid Enrollment Growth: Estimates by State and Eligibility Group Show Who may be at Risk as Continuous Enrollment Ends”, presents findings from the organization’s evaluation of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment data. KFF estimates nearly 95 million people enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP in March 2023 – an increase of 23.3 million enrollees with over half of the enrollee increase among adults under age 65 and nearly one-third among children. Also, five states – California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois – comprise over one-third of the increase in Medicaid and CHIP enrollment while the rate of growth in enrollment varies among states.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74434

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Senate Finance Committee Releases New Report on Failures of the Long- Term Care Facilities to Protect Residents from Extreme Weather Conditions

On Thursday, February 23, 2023 the United States Senate Finance Committee and Senate Special Aging Committee released a report that focuses on the catastrophic weather events in Texas in February 2021. The report details how widespread power outages affected nursing homes and residential facilities resulting in more than 1,400 nursing home residents being evacuated.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74426

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CMS Releases Latest Enrollment Figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program

On Tuesday, February 28th, CMS released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of November 2022, over 65.3 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 35.1 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare and over 30.2 have a Medicare Advantage plan. Over 91.7 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP; more than 84.8 million individuals have Medicaid and over 6.9 million have coverage through CHIP. Over 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74421

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APS Administrators Toolkit

The APS TARC has released a new toolkit for APS administrators managing a state of local APS program. The toolkit is intended to help orient new administrators with a brief which contains information and resources on topics ranging from the history of APS to federal resources that can support APS programs. The toolkit also includes an frequently used acronym guiode and the Updated National Voluntary Consensus Guidelines for State APS Systems from the Administration for Community Living.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74408

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FEMA Releases Guide for Equitable Post Disaster Recovery Request for Comment

FEMA is seeking public feedback from partners, stakeholders, and the general public on the “Achieving Equitable Recovery: A Post Disaster Guide for Local Officials (“Equity Guide”)”, developed by the Community Assistance Branch, Interagency Coordination Division, Recovery Directorate. The comment period will end on Wednesday, March 15. This guide supports local officials in their efforts to identify needs, establish critical partnerships, leverage new opportunities, conduct strategic public engagement, and make a strong case for funding in an equitable manner. Additionally, FEMA will host a series of 60-minute webinar sessions to provide an overview of the draft guide and gather feedback from whole community partners.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74405

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Opportunities to Advance Health Equity for Seniors and People with Disabilities in California and Beyond

A new article from the Centers for Health Care Strategies explores a new effort to improve and align care across California Medicaid. The article explores racial disparities in access to and quality of LTSS, integration of dually eligible individuals, and more.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74399

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2022 State of Medicaid Managed Care Report Highlights Released

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 The Association of Community Affiliated Plans, Medicaid Health Plans of America, and Sellers Dorsey released their highlights from the 2022 State of Medicaid Managed Care Report. The report covered five core areas of managed care across the country, the current state of managed care, the history of federal regulations and key changes, effective approaches from six states, innovations and successes from MCOs, and outcomes stemming from managed care.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74395

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Creating Regional Networks to Promote Health and Well-Being: A Case Study on Evidence Based Programs from New England.

The Aging and Disability Business Institute in partnership with AgeSpan released their newest case study, an exploration of evidence based programs in New England to promote health and wellbeing. The report examines the multistate network of Area Agencies on Aging brought about a collaborative approach to deliver new evidence-based programs and maintaining community connection.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74394

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