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HHS Announces $36 Million to Help Older Americans and Veterans Remain Independent

09/29/2008 | Requests *

Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services announces $36 million in new grant programs to 28 states to help older Americans, veterans, and people with Alzheimer’s disease to remain in their homes and communities. About $19 million of this involves a collaboration between the Administration on Aging and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The grants are designed to reach people who are not eligible for Medicaid but are at high risk for nursing home placement and to spend-down to Medicaid.

Author

Available Files

Press Release PDF (35K, 2 pages)
Press Release Off-site link

Keywords

Independent Living; Community Inclusion; nursing home diversion; veterans; Alzheimer’s; Innovation Grants; Evidence-Based Program Grants; HHS-VA initiative;

Topic

Aging Issues, Financing HCBS, Long-Term Care, Transition/Diversion from Institutions

Type/Tool

Announcement/Press Release

Source

Administration on Aging

State

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, All States/Territories

Date Created

10/20/2008

Contact

Administration on Aging Press Office
202-357-3507

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2395

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