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States Struggle To Move People Out Of Nursing Homes
04/22/2010 | Requests *Summary
Find an article produced for the general public discussing the progress of Money Follows the Person. The author cites study findings suggesting reasons for states’ slow movement in nursing home transition: problems finding affordable housing, resistance from nursing homes, stringent federal rules limiting eligibility and types of community settings individuals can move into. Included are links to a related video and interactive map showing each state’s goals and transitions made to date.
Author
Galewitz; Phil
Available Files
- Article Off-site link
- Video Off-site link
- Interactive Map Off-site link
Keywords
Community Inclusion; Expenditures; Nursing Facility Transition
Topic
Money Follows the Person, Transition/Diversion from Institutions
Type/Tool
Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers
Source
Kaiser Family Foundation
State
Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Dakota, Texas, All States/Territories
Date Created
06/09/2010
Contact
Kaiser Family Foundation
650-854-9400
650-854-9400
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