Pulling Together: Administrative and Budget Consolidation of State Lon...

Pulling Together Administrative and Budget Consolidation of State Long-Term Care Services

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The delivery of publicly-funded long-term care services differs considerably from state to state. Currently, in most states, long-term care functions and operations are dispersed throughout state government. This often results in confusion for consumers as they try to deal with a variety of programs and procedures scattered throughout many different state agencies. To ease this process, many state officials are exploring several strategies, one of which includes the consolidation of long-term care programs, policies and budgets within one state agency. This AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper provides readers with: An examination of a consolidated agency approach, by studying the structure of such an agency, reviewing the arguments for consolidation, and the barriers to achieving it
A description of how several states accomplished consolidation
A checklist of steps toward consolidation to serve as a resource for state policymakers considering a move toward such a model The authors find that a consolidated agency can bring about consistent policymaking and focus the system on persons with disabilities rather than on program providers. Although many LTC reforms can occur in states without a single consolidated agency and are being developed in many states today, they conclude that comprehensive system reform is much more likely to happen in states with consolidated agencies. (27 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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