Program based in affordable housing sites for older adults and people with disabilities has favorable impact on Medicare and Medicaid expenditures and helps residents remain in community settings.
Recommendations for federal policymakers to improve Medicaid for adults with complex needs and improve long-term services and supports for individuals not eligible for Medicaid.
Identifies opportunities to strengthen integrated programs to improve care and support positive health outcomes for dually eligible individuals both during and beyond the pandemic.
Poses key questions to help states new to Medicare-Medicaid integration assess readiness for integration and select an achievable integration approach.
Highlights early findings demonstrating that Medicare-Medicaid integration can improve beneficiary experience and health outcomes, increase program efficiencies, and improve Medicaid program management.
Includes national survey data on family caregivers and their experiences in managing complex medical and nursing tasks for their family members at home, as well as recommendations to improve the supports for family caregivers.