Medicaid nursing facility payment approaches to advance health equity and improve health outcomes
Millions of Americans, including children, non-elderly adults, and older adults, need long-term
services and supports (LTSS) because of disabling conditions, chronic illness, and other factors.
Medicaid, which is the primary payer across the nation for these services, allows for the
coverage of LTSS through several authorities and programs and over a continuum of settings—
ranging from institutional care, such as in nursing facilities, to home and community-based
services (HCBS).
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 22, 2022
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