This webinar took place on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. The vast majority of older adults and people with disabilities want to live at home and receive the help they need there. But most people who receive Medicaid can’t access the support they need because Home and Community-Based Services […]
The vast majority of older adults and people with disabilities want to live at home. Unfortunately, many people can’t access the support they need to live independently in the community. A major reason why is because Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) is underfunded. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to endanger the lives and well-being […]
Vivian is a 77 year-old Vietnamese woman who had a stroke a couple years ago and now resides in a nursing facility in Alameda, California. Vivian wants to move back home with her daughter but she needs assistance with dressing, bathing, cooking her meals, and getting to her doctor’s appointments. Her daughter works a full-time […]
This webinar took place on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) allow individuals to receive the care and supports they need to remain living at home and connected to their communities rather than having to go into an institution to receive care. To […]
As California steps up efforts to improve access to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) through Medi-Cal for older Californians and people with disabilities, it is important to acknowledge that access to these vital services that enable people to receive help at home rather than in an institution varies across the state. In order to ensure […]
When it comes to home-based care, millions of Medicare enrollees rely on Medicaid for the support they need to live safely at home and stay connected to their communities. Unfortunately, home- and community-based services (HCBS) has been underfunded for decades and does not have the capacity to serve everyone who needs it. This fact sheet […]
A new issue brief from Justice in Aging, Medicaid’s Unfair Choice: Wait Months for In-Home Assistance—or Get Nursing Facility Coverage Today outlines how federal policy allows Medicaid coverage to start from the first day for nursing facility care, but not for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). As a result, those who need immediate help have […]
Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) are a lifeline for millions of older adults with disabilities. Yet, the program has been underfunded for decades, leaving huge gaps that mean millions of people are unable to get the help they need at home and thus have no choice but to move into an institution. Those lucky […]
