State Policy in Practice: A Medicaid Primer for Housing Officials

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Article Publication Date: 
9/1/2007
Summary: 
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.
Article Author: 
Mollica, Robert L.
Topics: 
Housing; Medicaid
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Sources: 
Rutgers/NASHP
Programs/Initiatives: 
Money Follows the Person
Keywords: 
Eligibility
“presume” eligibility; PACE; State plan services; environmental modifications; Medicaid Primer

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Robert L. Mollica
rmollica@nashp.org

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