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A Resource Guide to State Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Initiatives

Developed as a means to provide a framework for state-to-state communication, technical assistance, and for multi-state analysis of policy and program development activities this site is also intended as a resource to other public officials, analysts and advocates. The Guide has 6 sections which include 65 categories of states’ MIG comprehensive employment project activities. Within the 6 sections are subsections of summaries, recent activities and details and background information.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51405

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National Quality Contractor Website

Looking for current and accurate information regarding CMS policy on HCBS waiver quality oversight? Need technical assistance in developing a quality improvement strategy or evidence package? The new NQC website is the CMS-sponsored location for policy, statutory and technical assistance materials and contacts to guide states’ in their ongoing quality improvement efforts. Website features include discussions and questions, file vault, announcements and Participant Experience Survey Users’ Group.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51404

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Will Medicaid Buy-In Participants Work and Earn More if Social Security Rules Change?

The brief reports findings of a survey to assess how many Kansas Working Healthy Medicaid Buy-In participants would likely increase their employment and earnings under a gradual Social Security Disability Insurance offset program. 25% of the respondents would try to work and earn more if this program was available and 25% maybe would do so. Researchers suggest benefit offset programs coupled with existing Medicaid Buy-In programs have potential to increase employment and earnings for people.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51400

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MIG-RATS Website

The Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Research Assistance to States (MIG-RATS) Center launched a website to provide resources and support to states implementing MIGs. The website is designed to help staff find research reports and resources, learn about MIG-RATS activities and initiatives, and connect with MIG researchers. The website includes info on topics such as Medicaid Buy-In programs, outreach and marketing, and youth in transition and also provides links to tools and a calendar of events.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51399

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As Tough Times Wane, States Act to Improve Medicaid Coverage and Quality: Results from a 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey for State Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008

The annual 50-state survey of state officials on Medicaid and state budget actions reports enrollment in Medicaid declined. This decline was driven primarily by two factors. States reported new citizenship documentation requirements were causing delays in processing applications, affecting individuals already eligible for the program. State officials also cited good economy and lower unemployment for reducing enrollment. 42 states expect to expand coverage to the uninsured in the next year.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51398

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State Approaches to Consumer Direction in Medicaid

The Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc. summarizes findings from a survey of Medicaid agencies to identify which consumer-directed approaches are being considered and implemented. Findings show growing trends toward consumer direction, agencies initiating policies to reward health-related behaviors and increasingly allocating control of funds to recipients, and states interest in health savings account-like plans and increasingly providing health plan quality data to the public.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51397

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State Policy in Practice: A Medicaid Primer for Housing Officials

The most striking characteristic of housing and health care in this country is the disconnection between the two. Access to affordable, accessible housing is critical to the success of the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, which will provide opportunities for thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries living in institutions to relocate to the community. Presented in a concise question and answer format, this document explains many of the features of what can be a complicated program.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51396

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Partnerships to Independence: Resources for Successful Nursing Home Transitions

Partnerships to Independence (PTI) was created by the Birmingham Independent Living Center in Birmingham, Alabama through a grant from CMS. This transition guide addresses nursing home outreach, support needs and skills, follow-up, and barriers. The purpose of PTI was to develop a model program that could be replicated in other CILs in Alabama and the US. ILC staff identified a number of basic resources and strategies that can be used to promote nursing home transition.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51395

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Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact

The Job Accommodation Network: JAN Fact Sheet reports findings from over 1,000 employers interviewed between Jan '04 and Dec '06. Findings include the following: employers want to provide accommodations so they can retain valued and qualified employees, most employers report no cost or low cost for accommodating employees with disabilities, employers report accommodations are effective and employers experience multiple direct and indirect benefits after making accommodations.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51393

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Annual Report on the Federal Work Force: Fiscal Year 2006

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released it annual report covering the period from Oct 1, 2005-Sept 30, 2006 and contains selected measures of agencies’ progress toward model equal employment opportunity programs, including workforce profiles of 59 federal agencies. The report finds that the participation rate for individuals with targeted disabilities (such as deafness, blindness, paralysis, intellectual disabilities, and mental illness) continues to fall.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51392

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