Outcomes of Person-Centered Planning in Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services

The Community Living Policy Center’s summary brief on the Association Between Person-Centered Planning with Improved Community Living Outcomes study is among the first to investigate how person-centered planning impacts outcomes for older adults and individuals with physical disabilities receiving Medicaid HCBS across multiple states. Findings suggest that focusing on person-centered planning could help decrease unmet needs and improve outcomes for individuals receiving HCBS and that involving individuals in planning their services is crucial for meeting their preferences and improving the quality of HCBS. The study identifies a number of policy recommendations to potentially improve HCBS programs.