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How We Help Medicaid & Long-Term Services and Supports

NCQA

More states are contracting with managed care organizations (MCO) to provide Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS). How do we know if MCOs are delivering equitable, high-quality care to people receiving LTSS? In July, NCQA will update these programs to further align with best practices and federal regulations.

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HHS Releases First of Its Kind National Strategy on Family Caregiving

NASHP

The federal government has boldly detailed nearly 350 actions that agencies overseeing Medicare and Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, housing, labor, and more will take over the next three years to support caregivers. Hartford Foundation.

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

NASHP

Approaches include allowing family caregivers to receive Medicaid reimbursement , providing culturally competent trainings and peer supports, making respite care more accessible for caregivers, and offering behavioral health supports for caregivers. skilled nursing, home health care, behavioral health, etc.)

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State Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

The information on this map comes from a 50-state survey of a variety of stakeholders, ranging from Medicaid officials to Community Health Workers, on their states’ approaches?to?integrating?CHWs ACO Accountable Care Organizations. MCO Managed Care Organizations. MCE Managed Care Entities. MHP Medicaid Health Plans.

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Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

Medicaid Reimbursement. Medicaid Reimbursement. Alabama does not reimburse for CHW services through its Medicaid program. Alaska Medicaid reimburses for CHW services through MCOs as authorized under the state plan. Arizona does not currently reimburse for CHW services through its Medicaid program.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Implementation Guide

NASHP

Shared Plan of Care. Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. public health, Medicaid, mental health) and other stakeholders (e.g., On the other hand, a health plan may use the guide to implement a high-quality screening and assessment process through primary care providers. Primary Interest(s).