November 14, 2018 There is a general lack of financial resources, beyond the Medicaid program, to help individuals with complex care needs afford non-medical services and supports to remain independent in their homes and communities and avoid expensive hospital admissions and/or institutionalization. A promising start to covering this type of care through Medicare was recently enacted in the Bipartisan Budget … Read More
White Paper: Data Resources to Determine the LTSS Needs of Working Age Adults with Disabilities
July 30, 2018 About 13 million Americans need long-term services and supports (LTSS), and nearly half are adults younger than age 65 who have a wide variety of disabilities and LTSS needs. However, our understanding of the characteristics and needs of the LTSS population is largely derived from studies of people age 65 and older. We have very little information … Read More
Environmental Scan: Data Resources Available to Determine the LTSS Needs of Working Age Adults with Disabilities
May 14, 2018 Currently, our understanding of the population that needs and uses long-term services and supports (LTSS) is largely derived from studies of people age 65 and older. However, nearly half of all individuals with functional needs are adults younger than 65. This younger population has a wide variety of disabilities and LTSS needs. The Long-Term Quality Alliance, with … Read More