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An Overview of the Independence Plus Initiative to Promote Consumer-Direction of Services in Medicaid
11/05/2003 | Requests *Summary
The Independence Plus Initiative was established to give states expanded opportunities within Medicaid to allow for consumer direction of long-term services and supports. The consumer direction movement continues to evolve rapidly, and this calls for federal and state resources to evaluate new and changing programs. This issue paper explores the difference between IP and Cash and Counseling, the 1115 demonstration, IP and HCBS Waivers, and outlines policy implications.
Author
Crowley, Jeffrey S.
Available Files
- Issue Paper PDF (507K, 26 pages)
Keywords
Personal Assistant; Long Term Services and Supports; Independence Plus; Cash and Counseling
Topic
Consumer/Participant Direction
Type/Tool
Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers
Source
Kaiser Family Foundation
State
Florida, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South Carolina
Date Created
04/05/2005
Contact
- Kaiser Family Foundation
202-347-5270
202-347-5270
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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