From DC is Justice in Aging's weekly roundup of national news and resources about issues impacting older adults. In this week's edition: a new proposal to help older adults and people with disabilities access care at home, improvements to SSI policies, and more.
Most states’ Medicaid policies essentially force older adults to receive LTSS in a nursing facility rather than at home. A state can fix this unfair discrepancy through use of a provisional service plan. Read more:
The proportion of older adults in U.S. prisons nearly tripled between 1999 and 2016. Finding accessible, affordable housing is just one of the many unique challenges older adults face upon leaving prison or jail.
