Family caregivers play an important role in caring for Medicaid Home and Community Based (HCBS) waiver participants. Some states have moved to offer structured family caregiving (SFC) services within their Medicaid program to help HCBS waiver participants’ primary caregivers fulfill that role. SFC services include payment, individualized training based on the needs of the waiver participant, coaching, back-up or respite care, and other supports.
This webinar features both a state official who oversees an SFC waiver program and a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association who offers his assessment of the approach from caregiver and Medicaid enrollees’ viewpoints. Webinar participants will learn about state approaches to SFC, key policy considerations in program development, and program impact.
Speakers
Neva Kaye (moderator), Senior Policy Fellow, National Academy for State Health Policy
Rena Cox, Bureau Chief, Long-Term Services and Supports, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Charles Duarte, Nevada Public Policy and Advocacy Director at Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada
Wednesday, March 8, 3–4 p.m. ET
This project was made possible by support from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and The John A. Hartford Foundation as part of a financial assistance award totaling $942,520 with 75 percentage funded by ACL/HHS and $312,845 amount and 25 percentage funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
