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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Family Structures and Support Strategies in the Older Population: Implications for Baby Boomers Issue Brief
Family Structures and Support Strategies in the Older Population: Implications for Baby Boomers ASPE ISSUE BRIEF Brenda C. Spillman, Melissa Favreault, and Eva H. Allen Urban Institute December 2020 Link to HTML Version (13 PDF pages)
Family Structures and Support Strategies in the Older Population: Implications for Baby Boomers Issue Brief
Family Structures and Support Strategies in the Older Population: Implications for Baby Boomers ASPE ISSUE BRIEF Brenda C. Spillman, Melissa Favreault, and Eva H. Allen Urban Institute December 2020 Link to Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (13 PDF pages)
Informal Caregiver Supply and Demographic Changes: Review of the Literature
Informal Caregiver Supply and Demographic Changes: Review of the Literature Brenda C. Spillman, Eva H. Allen, and Melissa Favreault Urban Institute December 2020 Link to HTML Version (55 PDF pages)
Informal Caregiver Supply and Demographic Changes: Review of the Literature
Informal Caregiver Supply and Demographic Changes: Review of the Literature Brenda C. Spillman, Eva H. Allen, and Melissa Favreault Urban Institute December 2020 Link to Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (55 PDF pages)
Long-Term Care and the Impact of COVID-19: A First Look at Comparative Cross-National Statistics
Long-Term Care and the Impact of COVID-19: A First Look at Comparative Cross-National Statistics ASPE Research Brief Pamela Doty, PhD, and Martin Blanco, MA, MPH U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation December 2020 Link to HTML Version (12 PDF pages)
Long-Term Care and the Impact of COVID-19: A First Look at Comparative Cross-National Statistics
Long-Term Care and the Impact of COVID-19: A First Look at Comparative Cross-National Statistics ASPE Research Brief Pamela Doty, PhD, and Martin Blanco, MA, MPH U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation December 2020 Link to Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (12 PDF pages)
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.
National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2020 Update
Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (168 PDF pages) This is 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.
Postpartum Opioid Prescription Fills, Opioid Use Disorder, and Utilization of Medication-Assisted Treatment among Women with Medicaid and Private Health Insurance Coverage Issue Brief
Postpartum Opioid Prescription Fills, Opioid Use Disorder, and Utilization of Medication-Assisted Treatment among Women with Medicaid and Private Health Insurance Coverage Issue Brief Mir M. Ali, Kristina West, and Emma Nye U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation December 2020
Postpartum Opioid Prescription Fills, Opioid Use Disorder, and Utilization of Medication-Assisted Treatment among Women with Medicaid and Private Health Insurance Coverage Issue Brief
Postpartum Opioid Prescription Fills, Opioid Use Disorder, and Utilization of Medication-Assisted Treatment among Women with Medicaid and Private Health Insurance Coverage Issue Brief Mir M. Ali, Kristina West, and Emma Nye U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation December 2020
How Does DATA-Waiver Provider Patient Capacity Relate to Opioid and Buprenorphine Prescribing? Issue Brief
How Does DATA-Waiver Provider Patient Capacity Relate to Opioid and Buprenorphine Prescribing? Issue Brief Robin Ghertner and Mir M. Ali U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation December 2020 Link to HTML Version (8 PDF pages)
How Does DATA-Waiver Provider Patient Capacity Relate to Opioid and Buprenorphine Prescribing? Issue Brief
How Does DATA-Waiver Provider Patient Capacity Relate to Opioid and Buprenorphine Prescribing? Issue Brief Robin Ghertner and Mir M. Ali U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation December 2020 Link to Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (8 PDF pages)
Changes in Home Health Care Use in Medicare Advantage Compared to Traditional Medicare, 2011-2016
CHANGES IN HOME HEALTH CARE USE IN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL MEDICARE, 2011-2016 Stephen Zuckerman, Laura Skopec, Joshua Aarons, Robert A. Berenson, Judith Feder, and Douglas Wissoker Urban Institute Peter J. Huckfeldt University of Minnesota September 2020 HTML Version (22 PDF pages)
Changes in Home Health Care Use in Medicare Advantage Compared to Traditional Medicare, 2011-2016
CHANGES IN HOME HEALTH CARE USE IN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL MEDICARE, 2011-2016 Stephen Zuckerman, Laura Skopec, Joshua Aarons, Robert A. Berenson, Judith Feder, and Douglas Wissoker Urban Institute Peter J. Huckfeldt University of Minnesota September 2020 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (22 PDF pages)
COVID-19 INTENSIFIES NURSING HOME WORKFORCE CHALLENGES
COVID-19 INTENSIFIES NURSING HOME WORKFORCE CHALLENGES Noelle Denny-Brown, Denise Stone, Burke Hays, and Dayna Gallaghe Mathematica October 2020 Link to HTML Version (45 PDF pages)
COVID-19 INTENSIFIES NURSING HOME WORKFORCE CHALLENGES
COVID-19 INTENSIFIES NURSING HOME WORKFORCE CHALLENGES Noelle Denny-Brown, Denise Stone, Burke Hays, and Dayna Gallaghe Mathematica October 2020 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (45 PDF pages)
Understanding the Characteristics of Older Adults in Different Residential Settings: Data Sources and Trends
UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF OLDER ADULTS IN DIFFERENT RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS: DATA SOURCES AND TRENDS Matthew Toth, PhD, Lauren A. Martin Palmer, PhD, Lawren E. Bercaw, PhD, Ruby Johnson, MS, Jessica Jones, BA, Rebekah Love, BS, Helena Voltmer, BA, and Sarita Karon, PhD RTI International October 2020 Link to HTML Version (59 PDF pages)
Understanding the Characteristics of Older Adults in Different Residential Settings: Data Sources and Trends
UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF OLDER ADULTS IN DIFFERENT RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS: DATA SOURCES AND TRENDS Matthew Toth, PhD, Lauren A. Martin Palmer, PhD, Lawren E. Bercaw, PhD, Ruby Johnson, MS, Jessica Jones, BA, Rebekah Love, BS, Helena Voltmer, BA, and Sarita Karon, PhD RTI International October 2020
Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment Needs Using Assessment Data: Final Report
UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) TREATMENT NEEDS USING ASSESSMENT DATA: FINAL REPORT John Richardson, PhD, Alex Cowell, PhD, Eric Villeneuve, MPH, Jesse Hinde, PhD, Kristine Rae Olmstead, MSPH, and Sarita Karon, PhD RTI International February 2020 Link to HTML Version (43 PDF pages)
Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment Needs Using Assessment Data: Final Report
UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) TREATMENT NEEDS USING ASSESSMENT DATA: FINAL REPORT John Richardson, PhD, Alex Cowell, PhD, Eric Villeneuve, MPH, Jesse Hinde, PhD, Kristine Rae Olmstead, MSPH, and Sarita Karon, PhD RTI International February 2020 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (43 PDF pages)
Trends in the Use of Residential Settings among Older Adults Issue Brief
TRENDS IN THE USE OF RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS AMONG OLDER ADULTS ISSUE BRIEF Matthew Toth, PhD; Lauren A. Martin Palmer, PhD; Lawren E. Bercaw, PhD; Helena Voltmer, BA; and Sarita Karon, PhD RTI International October 2020 Link to HTML Version (10 PDF pages)
Trends in the Use of Residential Settings among Older Adults Issue Brief
TRENDS IN THE USE OF RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS AMONG OLDER ADULTS ISSUE BRIEF Matthew Toth, PhD; Lauren A. Martin Palmer, PhD; Lawren E. Bercaw, PhD; Helena Voltmer, BA; and Sarita Karon, PhD RTI International October 2020 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (10 PDF pages)
Advance Care Planning Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries and Practitioners: Research Brief
Advance Care Planning Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries and Practitioners: Research Brief Fang He, PhD; Angela Gasdaska, BS; Hannah Friedman, BA; Brendan Wedehase, BS; Alexis Kirk, PhD; Ila Broyles, PhD; Sarita L. Karon, PhD RTI International September 2020 HTML Format (5 PDF pages)
Advance Care Planning Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries and Practitioners: Research Brief
Advance Care Planning Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries and Practitioners: Research Brief Fang He, PhD; Angela Gasdaska, BS; Hannah Friedman, BA; Brendan Wedehase, BS; Alexis Kirk, PhD; Ila Broyles, PhD; Sarita L. Karon, PhD RTI International September 2020 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (5 PDF pages)
