What Does It Take? Improving Housing Choices for Medicaid-Eligible Mississippians Needing Long-Term Care

File Downloads / Links

  • Full Report PDF
  • Executive Summary PDF

Article Publication Date: 
9/18/2008
Summary: 
This report and executive summary were completed for Project BRIDGE, an Integrating Long-Term Supports with Affordable Housing grant from CMS. Individuals with disabilities desiring to live independently in Mississippi are hindered by the state’s scarcity of both affordable, accessible housing and the community-based services. The report outlines the issues and offers recommendations for creating community housing arrangements. Review the policy, program and research suggestions.
Types/Tools: 
Populations: 
N/A
Sources: 
Grantee produced
Mississippi
Programs/Initiatives: 
Money Follows the Person
States: 
Home Ownership; Long-Term Care Alternatives; Services Supporting Community Living; Accessible Housing;

Contact

Alma Ellis
Institute for Disability Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi
Phone: 
601-432-6975

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51702