A federal analysis finds 87.1% of Medicaid long-term care users receive home- and community-based services (HCBS), though access varies significantly across states.
XtraGlobex reflects on a year of advocacy, analysis, and innovation across value-based payment, LTSS, and dual-eligible policy through The VBP Blog, DEHQ, and Paying for Outcomes.
The VBP Blog concludes its series on CMMI models with key takeaways for LTSS reform, spotlighting models that moved the needle on equity, integration, and accountability.
The VBP Blog explores how the Accountable Health Communities model tested new approaches to addressing social needs and what its outcomes mean for the future of LTSS and value-based care.
Maryland’s Total Cost of Care model offers one of the clearest examples of value-based payment success at scale. We unpack the model’s structure, impact, and lessons for LTSS.
New analysis warns that long-term care expenses pose serious risks to retirement security, particularly for single women and Baby Boomers.
Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) 3.0 program, launched on February 1, 2025, introduces significant enhancements aimed at improving care coordination, integrating behavioral analysis services, and piloting managed care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
While MLTSS expands access to home-based care, its success depends on addressing key challenges like workforce shortages, eligibility barriers, care coordination gaps, and transitions from institutional care. Here’s what needs to be done to improve these programs.
Massachusetts and Colorado offer strong MLTSS programs that help Medicaid beneficiaries receive in-home care rather than entering nursing facilities. Their programs provide personal care, home health services, and caregiver support to promote independent living.
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) help Medicaid enrollees receive in-home care rather than institutional care. These programs focus on independence and quality of life for individuals with long-term care needs.