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Registration is open for the 2013 HCBS Conference
Let us tell you about this year's National HCBS Conference
The nation's long-term care system is in the midst of an historic shift from institutional care to individualized home and community services for older adults and people with disabilities. You are invited to attend one of the year's most important national conferences, the National Home and Community Based Services Conference (HCBS).
This conference showcases innovative national, federal, state and local delivery and policy developments vital for assuring Americans of all ages and abilities receive the highest quality community living supports, care, and services possible. Over 1,000 national, federal, state and local leaders, advocates, and champions for children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities from across the nation are expected to attend the conference. At last year's conference we had a strong presence from U.S. Health and Human Services ranging from ACL, CMS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and more.
Due to the overwhelming success of last year's conference, many groups have decided to host special Pre-conference Intensives at this year's conference. NASUAD is working closely with the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop content for both the Pre-conference Intensives and HCBS conference. The Pre-conference Intensives and HCBS conference are designed to meet specific federal grant requirements.
Registration - Don't miss the early bird rates. Reserve space at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. The conference offers a variety of opportunities for your organization to get exposure. Review the Sponsorship Opportunities.
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Aging in America:
We Can Do Better
NASUAD is pleased to unveil a new set of Infographics that explore the funding and demand for, as well as the provision of, Older Americans Act (OAA) services, titled: Aging in America: We Can Do Better.
Signed into law in 1965, the OAA is considered the primary vehicle for organizing, coordinating, and delivering community based services that help older adults maintain their dignity and independence.
Through programs such as home delivered and congregate meals, transportation services, caregiver assistance, employment opportunities, and elder abuse prevention, the OAA enables millions of older adults to stay healthy and in their homes and communities, where they prefer to be, for longer than they might otherwise be able.
In addition to responding to the needs and preferences of seniors, the OAA is also cost effective. By helping older adults to age in place, OAA programs can prevent or delay the need for more costly institutional care, which translates into taxpayer savings and generates efficiencies in our nation's health care system.
Despite these successes, funding for OAA services has not kept pace with population or inflation growth for decades, and current funding levels are inadequate to meet this increased need. With the senior population projected to grow exponentially in the coming years, so too will the demand on OAA programs. Absent a strong, immediate investment in the OAA, millions of older adults may lose the critical services they need to stay independent.
Together, we can do better to meet the needs of current and future seniors, their families, and their caregivers. Given the demographic changes and fiscal challenges at the local, state, and federal levels, now is the time to strengthen, protect, and prioritize the OAA. As Older Americans Month 2013 draws to a close, NASUAD urges you to always remember what it means to be Aging in America today, and to never forget what it could mean tomorrow. We Can Do Better. We Should Do Better. We Must Do Better.
View the Individual Images.
Download the Printable Brochure.
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Administration for Community Living |
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Join ACL On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, ACL will co-host an event on June 14, 2013. The event will include two programs:
1. Governmental and United Nations Perspective:
- Speakers include representatives from the United Nations, the United States, Canada and other governments
- When: June 14, 2013 1:15 to 2:30 pm EDT
- Where: Conference Room 6, North Lawn Building, United Nations, 46th Street & 1st Ave. (New York, NY)
- This will be live streamed and archived at http://webtv.un.org.
2. NGO Perspectives and Reception
- Speakers include representatives from AARP, HelpAge International and the UN NGO Committee on Ageing
- When: June 14, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm EDT
- Where: U.S. Mission to the United Nations, 799 United Nations Plaza between E. 44th & E. 45th on First Ave across the street from United Nations Headquarters (New York, NY)
Space is limited and RSVPs are required. Please contact Marla Bush at 202-357-3508 or marla.bush@acl.hhs.gov.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) and the UN's World Health Organization. On March 9, 2012, the UN General Assembly resolution 66/127 established June 15 as a UN International Day.
This event is hosted by the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the U.S. Mission to the UN, the UN NGO Committee on Ageing and AARP.
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What Are You Planning to Commemorate 8th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, individuals and organizations from across the world are urged to raise awareness of the various types of abuse to which older individuals are subjected. This year, take a stand in the fight against elder abuse and take a stand for dignity and respect of our elders. ACL provides information, tools, and resources to support partners in their efforts to raise public awareness about elder abuse and shed light on the importance of preventing, identifying, and responding to this serious, often hidden problem.
Check out the YEAP toolkit and WEAAD logos for resources when planning your activities.
The Administration on Aging's National Center on Elder Abuse also has an interactive map showing activities throughout the U.S. Share your event and see what others are planning.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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New Report On Medicaid Buy-In Program Released
According to this week's announcement from CMS, Mathematica Policy Research recently released the final Medicaid Buy-In report, Enrollment, Employment, and Earnings in the Medicaid Buy-In Program, 2011, as part of their contract associated with the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG), which provided more than $450 million to strengthen state infrastructures in the area of promoting and supporting employment for people with disabilities.
Medicaid Buy-In programs allow states to expand Medicaid coverage to workers with disabilities whose income would make them ineligible for traditional Medicaid.
The report provides a comprehensive review of the Medicaid Buy-In programs operating within MIG states in 2011. This should be a very helpful tool for MIG grantees and those who are now part of the Medicaid and state-level infrastructures to promote employment. The report also provides further evidence of the accomplishments and continued efforts of state's vigilant group of experts.
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Department of Health and Human Services |
HHS Introduces MentalHealth.gov
On June 3, 2013, National Conference on Mental Health at White House unveiled a new resource for people struggling with mental illness. Mentalhealth.gov is a new website that provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information. The website's social media channels will connect people to the latest information on the national mental health conversation. The website also includes videos featuring first-person narratives of individuals who have recovered from or managed mental health problems, or supported a friend or loved one struggling with these issues. Read President Obama's remarks at the White House National Conference on Mental Health.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development |
HUD Issues Guidance On Olmstead
On June 5, 2013, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance to HUD-assisted housing providers on how they can support state and local Olmstead efforts to increase the integrated housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities who are transitioning from, or at serious risk of entering, institutions and other restrictive, segregated settings.
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Social Security Administration |
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Getting A Social Security Card Or Social Security Number Printout
Whether your clients need a Social Security card or a Social Security number printout, they must show us documents to prove their:
- Identity;
- Age; and
- U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status.
Before sending clients to a Social Security office, please direct them to www.socialsecurity.gov. There, your clients will find a list of documents they must bring to our office.
The parts of the Social Security website that offer the most relevant details include:
Your clients also may want to take a look at the specific online fact sheets and publications that address the requirements for getting a printout or card. Also available at www.socialsecurity.gov, they include:
- U.S. Citizen/Adult - Social Security Card And Number Printout (SSA Publication No. 05-10512);
- U.S. Citizen/Child - Social Security Card And Number Printout (SSA Publication No. 05-10514); and
- Non-U.S. Citizen/Adult - Social Security Card And Number Printout (SSA Publication No. 05-10515).
Employers and third parties, find out how to verify Social Security numbers.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) |
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SAMHSA Releases Behavioral Health Needs Assessment Toolkit
The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released last week a new toolkit designed to help states' service agencies better assess and meet the behavioral health needs of their communities. The Behavioral Health Needs Assessment Toolkit provides states with detailed information on the latest behavioral health statistics as well as step-by-step instructions to generate projections related to what areas will need to be addressed in the future.
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Academy Health Holds Annual Research Meeting
For 30 years, Academy Health's Annual Research Meeting has been a forum for health services research, where more than 2,400 attendees gather to discuss health policy implications, sharpen research methods, and network with colleagues from around the world. The Annual Research Meeting program is designed for health services researchers, providers, key decision makers, clinicians, graduate students, and research analysts.
The forum will be held June 23-25, 2013, in Baltimore, MD. Online registration is open through June 14, 2013.
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American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) |
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AAIDD Launches New Journal, Inclusion
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) announced the launch of its newest journal, Inclusion. Inclusion is an online-only peer-reviewed journal published quarterly, with issues appearing in March, June, September, and December. For submission guidelines or to sign up to receive Table of Contents alerts, visit the AAIDD website. |
The Commonwealth Fund Releases Issue Brief On Care Management For Medicaid Enrollees Through Community Health Teams
The effective management of patients' complex illnesses across providers, settings, and systems places extraordinary demands on primary care providers, especially those that work in resource-limited small or rural practices. This new issue brief published by the Commonwealth Fund identifies eight states that have adopted strategies to build practice capacity to care for high-need Medicaid beneficiaries through the development of community health teams. The Issue Brief also describes common features and reports early data to inform other state thinking about this model of care.
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National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) |
NASADAD Holds Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) is taking place June 18-19, 2013 in Bethesda, Maryland at the Hyatt Regency following a June 17 NASADAD-National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Cross-Over Day for State Directors only. Component group members, including the National Treatment Network (NTN), National Prevention Network (NPN), Women's Services Network (WSN) will meet separately to conduct business on June 17. NASADAD members will be receiving additional information regarding the Board Meetings and Business Meeting in future updates.
More Information on the Annual Meeting.
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National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) |
Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILC-NET) Holds a National Teleconference and Webinar
This webinar is perfect for Statewide Independent Living Council staff and council members who want to take their SILC to the next level! Participants will learn who SILCs should be working with, how to create effective partnerships, and how to create a strong IL network in your state. Our presenters will cover required partnerships, as well as strategic partnerships for particular goals and initiatives. You'll even learn which partnerships your SILC may want to avoid. Register today to gain access to the information and resources your SILC needs to get the most of strategic partnerships at the local, state, and national levels.
Title: Strategic Partnerships & Relationships with Other Disability Organizations
Date: June 19, 2013 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. EDT
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New Community Opportunities Center |
A National On-Location Training: Expanding CIL Capacity Through Community-Based Service Programs
The New Community Opportunities Center is offering a new three-day training opportunity for centers for independent living (CILs) to learn about how to expand their programs in Home and Community Based Services. It will also provide the latest information on the latest trends in federal programs and some of the most strategic prospects for CILs to be strong players in long-term services and supports.
The training will take place on June 24 - 26, 2013, in Houston, TX.Learn more about the training and register.
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June 14-20 is National Men's Health Week
Visit Men's Health Network and Men's Health Month for more information. |
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June 15, 2013 is 8th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Click here for more information on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. |
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June 22, 2013 is 14th Anniversary of Olmstead Decision
Click here for more information on Olmstead Decision. |
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June is PTSD Awareness Month and June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day
Click here for more infromation on PTSD.
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National Resource Center on Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs Financed by 2013 Prevention and Public Health Funds
Grant Title: National Resource Center on Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs financed by 2013 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF-2013)
Agency Issuing Grant: Administration for Community Living
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits
Close Date: June 17, 2013
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-CR-0042
CDFA Number: 93.734
Grant Amount: $2,730,000 for 1 award
Description: This opportunity will enable the Center to assist states, the aging, disability and public health networks and their partners to increase access to and sustain evidence-based prevention programs, particularly Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) programs, that improve the health and quality of life of older adults and adults with disabilities. The Center will serve as a national clearinghouse of tools and information on CDSMEs.
More Info on this funding opportunity.
Applicants must apply through www.grants.gov.
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Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act: Medicare Savings Program, Low Income Subsidy & Prescription Drug Enrollment Assistance through the Aging Network, SHIP and ADRCs
Grant Title: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act: Medicare Savings Program, Low Income Subsidy & Prescription Drug Enrollment Assistance through the Aging Network, State Health Insurance Assistance Program and Aging & Disability Resource Centers
Agency Issuing Grant: Administration for Community Living
Eligible Applicants: State governments
Close Date: June 20, 2013
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-MI-0056
CDFA Number: 93.071
Grant Amount: $18,980,000 for 56 awards
Description: CMS and ACL seek plans from states that will describe how the 2013 MIPPA funds will be used to enhance those efforts through statewide and local coalition building focused on intensified outreach activities to help beneficiaries understand and apply for their Medicare benefits. CMS and ACL request that states describe specific project plans to expand, extend, or enhance the outreach efforts to beneficiaries on Medicare Part D and for those with limited incomes. States should describe how the SHIP, AAA and ADRC efforts will be coordinated to provide outreach to beneficiaries with limited incomes statewide, for general Medicare Part D outreach and assistance to beneficiaries in rural areas and for outreach activities aimed at Medicare prevention and wellness benefits as well as the improvements in the Part D program under the Affordable Care Act as mandated by Section 3306 of the Act. States are asked to review their 2010 MIPPA plans and update these plans to reflect successes achieved to date and direct their efforts to enhance and expand their MIPPA outreach activities.
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Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act: A National Resource Center
Grant Title: The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act: A National Resource Center
Agency Issuing Grant: Administration for Community Living
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits
Close Date: June 20, 2013
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-MI-0056
CDFA Number: 93.071
Grant Amount: $4,745,000 for 1 award
Description: The national MIPPA resource center will coordinate efforts to inform older Americans and beneficiaries with disabilities about the benefits available under federal and state programs, with an emphasis on providing information on the Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Program benefits. This resource center, as it has in the past, will serve as a technical assistance resource center for the MIPPA grantees.
More Information on this funding opportunity.
Applicants must apply through www.grants.gov.
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Measuring the Value of Prevention within the SMP Program
Grant Title: Measuring the Value of Prevention within the SMP Program
Agency Issuing Grant: Administration for Community Living
Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted
Close Date: July 8, 2013
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-SH0-0059
CDFA Number: 93.048
Grant Amount: $200,000 for 1 cooperative agreement
Description: This opportunity will describe how to best conduct research on prevention education, to determine how to best measure and quantify the effects of these efforts. This research may include, but is not limited to, identification of methodologies for measuring cost savings or avoidance associated with SMP's fraud prevention efforts. Specifically, ACL is interested in reviewing and supporting applications that will describe how the applicant will: Conduct a literature review of methods to quantify the effects of community education on prevention to identify an appropriate methodology for measuring these efforts in general and within the SMP context; Determine how to best measure and estimate the effects of community education on health care fraud prevention according to the identified methodology; and Develop and implement, in conjunction with selected volunteer SMP project grantees, a pilot study to demonstrate the above developed measures and tools using the SMP program and the program's Medicare fraud prevention efforts.
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Grants to States to Support Health Insurance Rate Review and Increase Transparency in Health Care Pricing, Cycle III
Grant Title: Grants to States to Support Health Insurance Rate Review and Increase Transparency in Health Care Pricing, Cycle III
Agency Issuing Grant: CMS-Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight
Eligible Applicants: State governments
Close Date: August 1, 2013 (LOI due June 17, 2013)
Funding Opportunity Number: PR-PRP-13-001
CDFA Number: 93.511
Grant Amount: $87 million for 57 awards
Description: Cycle III will continue the rate review successes of Cycle I and II as well as to provide greater support to Data Centers. By increasing support to Data Centers through the Cycle III FOA, HHS hopes to increase transparency in health care pricing, thereby helping consumers and employers make better health care decisions. Cycle III grant provides resources to states to achieve or maintain their "Effective Rate Review" Program status.
More Info on this funding opportunity.
Applicants must apply through www.grants.gov
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Seeks Vice President of State and Local Government Relations
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has an opening for Vice President of State and Local Government Relations. This position leads the Society into a new organizational approach to activism, shaping the policy agenda and overseeing a new team charged with driving activism forward in each region. The VP, State and Local Government Relations is a leadership position requiring strong skills in strategic thinking, problem solving and relationship building.
To apply for this position or to see other employment opportunities with the National MS Society, visit the Society's online Career Center.
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Additional Job Opportunities
To see more job postings, please visit NASUAD.org.
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