Medicaid: CMS Should Take Additional Steps to Improve Assessments of Individuals’ Needs for Home- and Community-Based Services

Article Publication Date: 
12/14/2017
Summary: 
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined states’ needs assessment processes for provision of long-term services and supports. GAO studied six states that differed in the following ways: assessment tools in use, participation in federal initiatives, HCBS delivery systems, and geographic location. GAO also reviewed federal requirements and documents and interviewed CMS officials and stakeholders.
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Programs/Initiatives: 
1915c; Medicaid Managed Long Term Care

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Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/70095