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State Oversight and Innovations in Medicaid-Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Serving Older Adults and People with Disabilities 

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States are increasingly turning to capitated Medicaid managed care programs to deliver long-term services and supports (LTSS) to individuals with complex needs. California does cover skilled nursing facility care in its MLTSS program, but most personal care services (in-home supportive services) are provided under FFS.

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Supporting the Continuum of Care for Serious Illness in Medicaid Managed Care

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Supporting the Continuum of Care for Serious Illness in Medicaid Managed Care October 25, 2021 / by Salom Teshale, Kitty Purington, Wendy Fox-Grage, and Mia Antezzo. Comprehensive care coordination. billion on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) per year. Assessment and management of pain and other symptoms.

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State Policy Considerations to Support Equitable Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs 

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5 Compared to white, non-Hispanic CYSHCN, CYSHCN who are Black or Latinx are at particular risk of receiving infrequent, low-quality care, 6 while American Indian and Alaska Native CYSHCN are less likely to be able to access specialty treatment or receive culturally sensitive services.

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How State Medicaid Programs Serve Children and Youth in Foster Care

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How State Medicaid Programs Serve Children and Youth in Foster Care May 17, 2022 / Veronnica Thompson. Children and youth in foster care (CYFC) often benefit from targeted services and supports. Yet, many receive fragmented or limited access to care, contributing to higher rates of unmet health needs. [1]