We’re pleased to share more information about our summer virtual event series! Webinar: Advancing Self-Direction in LTSS: Empowering Individuals and Mitigating the Direct Care Workforce Crisis Date: July 16, 2024 1-2pm ET Self-direction is a model of LTSS delivery that empowers older adults and people with disabilities to decide for themselves how, when, and from whom they receive services and … Read More
Announcement: Strategic Framework for the National Plan on Aging 2024 Released
We are thrilled to see that LTQA research and recommendations have been included in the Strategic Framework for the National Plan on Aging 2024. We are honored to have contributed to this vital effort by leading the 30 stakeholder interviews as part of the community engagement initiative. The Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2020 created an Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) … Read More
Member Discussion: Demystifying the 2025 MAPD Final Rule
Title: Member Discussion: Demystifying the 2025 MAPD Final Rule Event date: May 14, 2024 1-2 PM ET Speakers: In April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates the Medicare Advantage Program, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Part D), Medicare Cost Plan Program, the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and … Read More
Announcement: LTQA CEO Mary Kaschak Appointed to ACL’s Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center Advisory Committee
We are delighted to announce that LTQA’s CEO, Mary Kaschak, has been selected to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Direct Care Workforce (DCW) Strategies Center. In her role on the Advisory Committee, Ms. Kaschak will draw on insights from LTQA members and research, including a recent LTQA landscape scan of data resources and … Read More
Member Discussion: Understanding the DUALS Act of 2024
Title: Member Discussion: Understanding the DUALS Act of 2024 Event date: April 18, 2024 Speakers: Dually eligible individuals account for a disproportionate share of Medicare and Medicaid spending – comprising 19% and 14% of all Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, but 34% of total Medicare spending and 30% of total Medicaid spending. While integrated care delivery systems have advanced significantly over … Read More
Announcement: Welcoming Brendan Flinn to the LTQA Board of Directors!
We are pleased to welcome Brendan Flinn, Director of LTSS at the AARP Public Policy Institute, to the LTQA Board of Directors! Brendan brings a wealth of experience in long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home and community-based services (HCBS) policy to his position on the Board. At the AARP Public Policy Institute, Brendan works on LTSS issues, including policy … Read More
Announcement: Now Accepting G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy and Research Fellow Applications!
Join Us as Our Next G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy and Research Fellow! Are you a graduate student passionate about Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term services and supports (LTSS)? Our Atkins Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to delve into LTSS policy through research, policy analysis, and engagement with diverse stakeholders. We welcome applications for both full-time, 10-week summer fellowships and part-time … Read More
Member Discussion: The Strategic Plan for Aging Act and 2024 OAA Reauthorization Priorities
Title: Member Discussion: The Strategic Plan for Aging Act and 2024 OAA Reauthorization Priorities Event date: March 2024 LTQA endorsed the landmark Strategic Plan for Aging Act introduced by Senators Gillibrand (D-NY) and Casey (D-PA). This bill would create a new, nationwide grant program under the Older Americans Act (OAA) to incentivize and support states’ efforts to create their own … Read More
Blog: G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy & Research Fellowship: Reflections from Grace Hong
Title: G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy & Research Fellowship: Reflections from Grace Hong Publication date: March 2024 As I hugged her goodbye, my grandmother discreetly slipped a folded $20 bill into my hands. My maternal grandmother was a woman who always gave more than she had, without hesitation or expectations. During the times she stayed with our family, I would … Read More
Publication: A Review of Extended Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Section 1115 Waiver Programs
Title: A Review of Extended Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Section 1115 Waiver Programs Publication date: February 2024 Section 1115 demonstrations in the Medicaid program are an avenue for states to test innovations in long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home- and community-based services (HCBS) delivery. Several states are using Section 1115 waivers to expand access to HCBS to … Read More