State-Funded Home and Community-Based Services Programs for Older Adults Medicare Resource Center

State-Funded Home and Community-Based Services Programs for Older Adults

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Nearly every state provides at least some of its own funds to deliver home and community-based services (HCBS) to older adults whose needs are not met by Medicaid. This AARP Public Policy Institute paper finds that, overall, states have maintained funding for their state-funded HCBS programs over the past decade. These programs served 1.2 million people in FY 2007. However, the percentage of programs covering specific services declined compared with a 2003 AARP survey. When resources do not keep pace with inflation and demand, states may offer fewer services to maximize the number of people served. The current economic slowdown may jeopardize funding for these programs as states struggle to balance their budgets. (87 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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