Aging With Dignity Act promotes home- and community-based care for seniors, supports family caregivers, and improves long-term care oversight.
The Aging With Dignity Act establishes a presumption favoring home- and community-based services for Medicaid beneficiaries aged 55 and older, aiming to reduce institutional care reliance. It mandates medication reviews for seniors receiving long-term services and supports to prevent polypharmacy risks. The act also requires screening for social isolation and loneliness among older adults, integrating behavioral health services, and promoting geriatric workforce training.
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