Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)

Helping Plans Collect Enrollee Data on Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs

Click Here to View the Tip Sheet This tip sheet both identifies the broad range of social determinants of health (SDOH) and health-related social needs (HRSN) data collection toolkits and offers additional guidance around using these resources most effectively. Specifically,

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RIC Event: Enrollee Advisory Committees Through a Health Equity Lens

https://youtu.be/XouV1MB7AEE?si=Ga7w9jYdr7nkYEPq Survey: Click here to complete an anonymous survey regarding this event. Podcast: This webinar is also available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. Description: Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Enrollee Advisory Committees (EACs) are tasked with working to improve access to covered

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Spotlight on the SCAN Health Plan Personal Assistance Line

Senior Care Action Network (SCAN) is a mission-driven, non-profit health plan that aims to keep older adults healthy and independent. SCAN serves more than 280,000 members across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas.1 SCAN is the only Fully Integrated Dual Eligible

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Measuring Quality in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS): Key Considerations for Health Plans

Click Here to View the Brief Quality measurement in home and community-based services (HCBS) supports states, health plans, and providers in ensuring members are receiving HCBS that reflect their preferences, assuring health and welfare, improving health outcomes, and promoting effectiveness

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Preparing to Support Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Needs

Click Here to View the Brief Due to the predicted growth in the population eligible for long-term services and supports (LTSS), states continue to explore ways to reduce budget risk, improve the delivery of services, and meet individuals’ preferences to

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Introduction to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS): Key Considerations for Health Plans

Click Here to View the Brief Home and community-based services (HCBS) encompass a broad range of services and supports designed to help older adults and people with disabilities live in their homes, rather than in institutional settings such as nursing

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