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Cash and Counseling Demonstration and Evaluation

Cash and Counseling Demonstration and Evaluation. Policy Implications Michael O’Grady Alliance for Health Reform Briefing July 29, 2005. HHS - A Proud Co-Sponsor of Cash and Counseling. Consumer direction, Medicaid policy innovation Medicaid modernization/LTC reform Value of research

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Cash and Counseling Demonstration and Evaluation

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  1. Cash and Counseling Demonstration and Evaluation Policy Implications Michael O’Grady Alliance for Health Reform Briefing July 29, 2005

  2. HHS - A Proud Co-Sponsor of Cash and Counseling • Consumer direction, Medicaid policy innovation • Medicaid modernization/LTC reform • Value of research • Research informing policy

  3. Key LTC Reform Goals Exemplified by C & C • Encouraging independence • Sustaining natural supports • Access to dependable home care • Overcoming “institutional bias” • Setting predictable budgets • Empowering consumers

  4. HHS is Committed to Improving Home Care Access/Quality • President’s New Freedom Initiative --- Olmstead Ruling • CMS Quality Initiative

  5. HHS Committed to Medicaid Cost Control • Medicaid LTC cost control efforts must be strategic • Target – alternative LTC financing

  6. Cost Containment Must Support, Program Goals • Savings illusory • C & C meets disability needs, reduces nursing home costs

  7. Budget Neutrality • C & C budget neutral by design • No abuse of funds • Almost no one chose “cash” • Support services prevent fraud

  8. Moving Beyond Experimental “Demonstration” • C & C has influenced Medicaid policy • Independence Plus initiative • Exploring C&C in state plan services

  9. Conclusion • ADA Anniversary • C&C improves quality of life • Cost-effective improvements in access, quality • DHHS will work to eliminate federal barriers

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