10-Plus Years After the Olmstead Ruling: Progress, Problems, and Opportunities

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Article Publication Date: 
9/1/2010
Summary: 
Statistics show a significant percentage increase in older persons able to receive LTSS outside of nursing homes, however unnecessary institutionalization is still a routine problem. This report clearly delineates the limitations on progress, including differences in Medicaid structure around nursing home vs. HCBS waiver coverage. The authors recommend specific steps that federal and state governments should take to reduce unnecessary institutionalization.
Article Author: 
Carlson, Eric; Coffey,Gene
Types/Tools: 
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults
Sources: 
National Senior Citizens Law Center; SCAN Foundation
Medically Needy Income Limits; federal court decisions; MFP; community living; self-directed care; State Balancing Incentive Payments Program; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PPACA; Spousal Impoverishment Protections; ADA litigation

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National Senior Citizens Law Center
nsclc@nsclc.org
Phone: 
202-289-6976

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52676