This Handbook is designed to improve understanding and provide greater clarity concerning Medicaid's contribution in supporting working-age adults with serious mental illnesses in the community.
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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Advanced SearchEvaluation of Parity in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Final Report
In January 2001, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, the largest employer-sponsored health insurance program in the Nation, instituted a mental health and substance abuse (MH/SA) parity policy in compliance with an earlier Presidential directive.
Medicaid Costs Under Consumer Direction for Florida Children with Developmental Disabilities
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Supportive Services Programs in Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
Barbara A. Ormond, Kirsten J. Black, Jane Tilly and Seema Thomas Urban Institute This report was prepared under contract #HHS-100-97-0010 between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy and the Urban Institute.
Does Geographic Location Make a Difference? A Comparative Analysis of the Socio-Demographic & Attitudinal Characteristics of Active Buyers & Non-Buyers of the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program
The purpose of this report is to determine the extent to which the attitudes, opinions and motivations of individuals who purchased and did not purchase the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance policy are in part a function of geographic location.
The Effect of Reducing Falls on Long-Term Care Expenses: Final Design Report
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the project and present a design for future phases of the project. It incorporates all suggestions from the Task Order Monitor and the Technical Advisory Group. The full Literature Review was submitted to ASPE as a separate document.
Do Consumer-Directed Medicaid Supportive Services Work for Children with Developmental Disabilities?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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A Comparative Analysis of the Socio-Demographic and Attitudinal Characteristics of Active Buyers and Non-Buyers of Long-Term Care Insurance in the Federal, Private and Public Sectors
The purpose of this report is to analyze survey data collected from members of the federal family and compare their attitudes and opinions to those of individuals offered coverage in other public programs as well as those offered coverage in private sector employer-group settings.
What We Know About Buyers and Non-Buyers of Private Long-Term Care Insurance: A Review of Studies
The purpose of this brief is to present summary findings from a comprehensive review of the literature and published data about buyers and non-buyers of private long-term care insurance, including members of the federal family. Understanding the motives behind peoples' choices can help to inform public policy as well as focus current and future market strategies.
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A Demographic and Attitudinal Profile of Buyers of the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program
This is the first in a series of data briefs based on the information collected from the three aforementioned surveyed groups. The analysis focuses on the attitudes, opinions and motivations of individuals who purchased policies.