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Beneficiary centered care in services to persons with developmental disabilities
S L Brown1, K C Lakin, B O Burwell
1Office of Financial Management, U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, USA.
Health Care Financing Review
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Medicaid
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Disability Studies
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Medicaid is a crucial payer for long-term services and supports.
- Community Supported Living Arrangements (CSLA) aim to provide community-based care.
- Understanding the effectiveness of CSLA is vital for program improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the findings of Medicaid's Community Supported Living Arrangements (CSLA) Program.
- To assess the utility of CSLA as a model for beneficiary-centered care.
- To discuss implications for Medicaid program management.
Main Methods:
- Overview of findings from the CSLA program evaluation.
- Analysis of program data and participant outcomes.
- Review of existing Medicaid policies and management practices.
Main Results:
- CSLA demonstrated a useful model for beneficiary-centered care.
- The program showed promise for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Findings offer insights into effective community-based support.
Conclusions:
- CSLA represents a valuable approach to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- The evaluation provides evidence for refining Medicaid's long-term care services.
- Recommendations for future Medicaid program management are discussed.