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.
Division of Behavioral Health Policy
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).
Division of Long-Term Services and Supports Policy
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).
Division of Disability and Aging Policy
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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National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2020 Update
This is the PDF version of the 2020 Update of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. There have been updates yearly since this report was originally published in 2012. A complete list of the National Plan and updates, as well as an Action Side-by-Side, is available at https://aspe.hhs.gov/national-plans-address-alzheimers-disease.
Changes in Home Health Care Use in Medicare Advantage Compared to Traditional Medicare, 2011-2016
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Changes in Home Health Care Use in Medicare Advantage Compared to Traditional Medicare, 2011-2016
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COVID-19 INTENSIFIES NURSING HOME WORKFORCE CHALLENGES
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Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment Needs Using Assessment Data: Final Report
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Trends in the Use of Residential Settings among Older Adults Issue Brief
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Understanding the Characteristics of Older Adults in Different Residential Settings: Data Sources and Trends
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Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment Needs Using Assessment Data: Final Report
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Trends in the Use of Residential Settings among Older Adults Issue Brief
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Understanding the Characteristics of Older Adults in Different Residential Settings: Data Sources and Trends
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Advance Care Planning Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries and Practitioners: Research Brief
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ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AMONG MEDICARE FEE-FOR-SERVICE BENEFICIARIES AND PRACTITIONERS: FINAL REPORT
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Advance Care Planning Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries and Practitioners: Research Brief
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ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AMONG MEDICARE FEE-FOR-SERVICE BENEFICIARIES AND PRACTITIONERS: FINAL REPORT
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Preliminary Cost and Quality Findings from the National Evaluation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Demonstration
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Implementation Findings from the National Evaluation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Demonstration
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Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Demonstration Program: Report to Congress, 2019
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Preliminary Cost and Quality Findings from the National Evaluation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Demonstration
PRELIMINARY COST AND QUALITY FINDINGS FROM THE NATIONAL EVALUATION OF THE CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC DEMONSTRATION Joshua Breslau, Brian Briscombe, Michael Dunbar, Courtney Kase, Jonathan Brown, Allison Wishon Siegwarth, and Rachel Miller Mathematica September 2020 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (58 PDF pages)
Implementation Findings from the National Evaluation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Demonstration
IMPLEMENTATION FINDINGS FROM THE NATIONAL EVALUATION OF THE CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC DEMONSTRATION Allison Wishon Siegwarth, Rachel Miller, Jasmine Little, Jonathan Brown, Courtney Kase, Joshua Breslau, and Michael Dunbar Mathematica Policy Research September 2020 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (200 PDF pages)
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Demonstration Program: Report to Congress, 2019
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Public Comment Index for the National Alzheimer's Project Act
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Research Summit on Dementia Care 2020: Family Caregiver Stakeholder Recommendations
This is the PDF version of the Research Recommendations from the Family Caregiver Stakeholder Group prepared for the 2020 National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers (also called the Research Summit on Dementia Care).
