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Seeking innovative benefits enrollment programs

NCOAs National Center for Benefits Outreach & Enrollment is funding 5-10 grants of $50,000-$100,000 for the implementation of significant innovations that improve benefits enrollment systems and community-based assistance for seniors and adults with disabilities. Local or state organizations with demonstrated capacity in benefits outreach and enrollment are welcome to apply. The deadline is Oct. 31. Request for Proposals (RFP)

CMS letter to State Medicaid Directors: The Affordable Care Act Maintenance of Effort (MOE)
Summary: This letter provides guidance on state flexibility to make changes to their home and community-based services (HCBS) programs while complying with the maintenance of effort (MOE) provision of the Affordable Care Act. The letter recommends that States contact CMS for technical assistance if they are interested in pursuing any changes to their long-term care policies. The accompanying Q&As provide guidance on the MOE provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Topic(s): Affordable Care Act (ACA) Source: CMS More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3646

n4a 2011 Conference Presentations

Summary: This online resource archives a national signature event. The Conference provides excellent workshops focused on the most promising opportunities and pressing issues, specifically care transition. Review past presentations, general sessions and hot topic videos. Topic(s): Aging Issues, Transition/Diversion from Institutions Source: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3651

Person-Centered Care Domains of Practice General Home and Community Based Services Attributes and Assisted Living Indicators
Summary: Person-centered outcomes underpin all aspects of desired assisted living practices and care. Service planning and operational process focused on person-centeredness is able to deliver core promises of assisted living that maximize privacy, autonomy, and choice; fostering meaningful life, engagement, quality of care, and meaningful access to the surrounding community.

Topic(s): Affordable Care Act (ACA), Long-Term Care Source: CEAL More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3645

Project SEARCH - Alaska

Summary: The Project SEARCH High School Transition Program is a unique, business led, one year school-to-work program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and on-the-job training and support through internships or worksite rotations. The goal for each student participant is competitive employment. The state of Alaska has adopted this model for student interns with developmental disabilities. Topic(s): Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant, Physical Disabilities Source: Grantee produced, Alaska More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3543

Proposed Models to Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Benefits for Dual Eligibles: A Look at the 15 State Design Contracts Funded By CMS
Summary: Review this policy brief summarizes 15 states' preliminary proposals to better coordinate care for people who are in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The design contracts are an outgrowth of new efforts under the health reform law to develop service delivery and payment models that integrate care for the nations nearly 9 million "dual eligibles," whose medical needs and health care costs typically exceed those of other Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Topic(s): Aging Issues, State/Agency Information Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, the Uninsured More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3648

Providing Support to Individuals and Their Family Caregivers

Summary: Adult day services (ADS) centers are a key provider of long-term care services. As well as providing direct service, they benefit family caregivers by enabling them to remain in the workforce or receive needed respite. Data was collected and analyzed from a representative sample of centers, focusing on the characteristics of services, profile of participants, and the range of services offered. The study provides a picture of current adult day services and offers a look to the future. Topic(s): Aging Issues Source: The MetLife Mature Market Institute, National Adult Day Services Association, The Ohio State University College of Social Work More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3644

Should Government Subsidize Caregiver Wages? Some Evidence on Worker Turnover and the Cost of Long-Term Care in Group Homes for Persons With Developmental Disabilities
Summary: Detailed data on community-based residential services providers indicated a high worker turnover for long-term care costs. The findings indicated that providers were unlikely to reduce turnover on their own, since its associated costs were either tolerably small or borne by others. An analysis indicated that it was socially beneficial for the government to reduce turnover through wage subsidization in this sector. Topic(s): Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Long-Term Care Source: Journal of Disability Policy Studies, Hammill Institute on Disabilities

More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3650

State Chart Book on Wages for Personal Care Aides

Summary: This chart book compiles the median wages for personal care aides (PCAs) in each state between 2000 and 2010. It reports that PCA wages declined in 17 states between 2009 and 2010; overall, PCA wages for the entire U.S. crept downward slightly. The chart book also finds that real median wages for PCAs declined in 26 states between 2000 and 2010. Data for the chart book was gathered from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Topic(s): Affordable Care Act (ACA), Workforce/Direct Care Source: More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3649

Supported Employment Pre-Service Training Instructors Guide

Summary: Developed by the California MIG program, this guide provides an outline of the most important areas to remember when delivering an effective two-day training seminar. Sections include introduction to Supported Employment, laws and regulations, marketing and teaching adults. Also included are examples and handouts on resumes and job seekers profiles. Topic(s): Accessibility, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant, Physical Disabilities, Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness Source: Grantee produced, Florida More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3558

The Aging Network and Care Transitions: Preparing your Organization Toolkit
Summary: Explore the toolkit, a new resource for organizations within the Aging Network that are interested in developing a care transitions program, providing information, tools and case studies. Chapters for the toolkit include: Getting Started, Taking Time to Plan, Developing Effective Partnerships with Health Care Providers, Measuring for Success, Building Organizational Capacity, Implementation and Day-to-Day Operations. The toolkit can be downloaded by sections or in its entirety. Topic(s): Affordable Care Act (ACA), Aging Issues, Long-Term Care, Money Follows the Person Source: More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3647

Work Incentives Connection Newsletters - Minnesota

Summary: Find two examples of quarterly newsletters produced by the state of Minnesota and directed at consumers with disabilities. Within the newsletters are personal stories from individuals with disabilities regarding employment, rehabilitation, finances and more as well as important information and resources for consumers. May be replicable by other states seeking to provide similar MIG outreach materials. Topic(s): Accessibility, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant, Peer Supports, Physical Disabilities Source: Grantee produced, Minnesota More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/3597

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