Do Non-institutional Long-Term Care Services Reduce Medicaid Spending?

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Article Publication Date: 
7/16/2009
Summary: 
Spending on HCBS has grown in recent years, but little is known about what effect alternatives have on overall costs. An analysis of state data from 1995-2005 shows that for two population groups, spending growth was greater for states offering limited noninstitutional services than for states with large, well-established noninstitutional programs. Expansion of HCBS appears to entail a short-term increase in spending, followed by a reduction in institutional spending and long-term cost savings.
Article Author: 
Kaye, H.S.; LaPlante, M.P.; Harrington, C.
Topics: 
Medicaid
Populations: 
N/A
Sources: 
PAS, Center for Personal Assistance Services
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Medicaid Spending; long-term care costs

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