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Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy (BHDAP)

The Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy (BHDAP) focuses on policies and programs that support the independence, productivity, health and well-being, and long-term care needs of people with disabilities, older adults, and people with mental and substance use disorders.

Note: BHDAP was previously known as the Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP). Only our office name has changed, not our mission, portfolio, or policy focus.

The Division of Behavioral Health Policy is responsible for the analysis, coordination, research and evaluation of policies related to mental and substance use disorders, also referred to as behavioral health. The division is the focal point for policy development and analysis related to the financing, access/delivery, organization, and quality of services for people with mental and substance use disorders, including those supported or financed by Medicaid, Medicare, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The Division of Long-Term Services and Supports is responsible for the analysis, coordination, and research and evaluation of policies related to institutional and community-based long-term care and supportive services, including formal and informal caregiving. The Division is the focal point for policy development and analysis related to the financing, delivery, organization, and quality of long-term care services and supports, including those supported or financed by private insurers, Medicaid, Medicare, and the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

The Division of Disability and Aging Policy is responsible for policy and data development, coordination, research and evaluation of policies and programs focused on the functioning and well-being of persons with disabilities and older adults. The Division is the focal point for crosscutting disability and aging collaboration within the Department and across other federal agencies. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, are notable areas of engagement and expertise.

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Beyond Spend-down: The Prevalence and Process of Transitions to Medicaid

  Brenda Spillman and Timothy Waidmann

The Risk of Needing LTSS: DYNASIM Projections

Briefing for ASPE Long-Term Care Financing Colloquium Melissa Favreault Washington, DC

Long-Term Care Awareness and Planning: What Do Americans Want?

Joshua M.​ Wiener, Galina Khatutsky, Angela M. Greene, Trini Thach, and Benjamin Allaire RTI International Derek Brown Washingt​on University Jul​y 30, 2015 ASPE Policy Forum  

ASPE Long-Term Care Financing Colloquium Presentation: Beyond Spend-down

This is the PDF version of the meeting presentation given by Brenda Spillman and Timothy Waidman for the July 2015 meeting and webinar.

ASPE Long-Term Care Financing Colloquium Presentation: Long-Term Care Awareness and Planning

This is the PDF version of the meeting presentation given by Joshua M. Wiener, Galina Khatutsky, Angela M. Greene, Trini Thach, and Benjamin Allaire from RTI International, and Derek Brown from Washington University for the July 2015 meeting and webinar.

The Affordable Care Act and Caregivers Research Brief

Informal caregivers, who are caregivers not paid for their assistance, are generally family members or friends of individuals in need of long-term services and supports.

IDD and Dementia

Disclaimer and AcknowledgmentsThis project was funded by the Administration for Community Living under contract no. HHSP23320095651WC. The statements contained in this report are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Administration for Community Living.

Measuring the Need for Long-Term Services and Supports Research Brief

This Research Brief, authored by John Drabek and William Marton, estimates the number of older Americans with a disability based on a widely-used definition established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and other recently available data.
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Findings from the Survey of Long-Term Care Awareness and Planning Research Brief

This Research Brief was authored by Joshua M. Wiener, Galina Khatutsky, Nga Thach, Angela M. Greene and Benjamin Allaire (RTI International); Derek Brown (Washington University); and Helen Lamont, William Marton and Samuel Shipley (Department of Health and Human Services).

The Affordable Care Act and Caregivers Research Brief

This Research Brief, authored by Allison Carbonaro and Helen Lamont.