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Meghan M Skira1, Sijiu Wang2, R Tamara Konetzka3
1Meghan M. Skira (skira@uga.edu), University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
Abstract:
During the past several decades, state Medicaid programs have expanded the use of home and community-based services, particularly through Section 1915(c) waivers and Section 1115 demonstration waivers. We document trends from the period 1997-2020 in waivers targeting older adults, focusing on services offered. Nearly every service category saw an increase in coverage and spending, especially support for self-direction and community transition.
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