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National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference
Join NASUAD September 9-12, 2013 for our Annual National HCBS Conference at the The Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA.
NASUAD is offering five pre-conference intensives on Monday September 9, including:
- Aging and Disability Information and Referral/Assistance (I&R/A)
This intensive will include important information for state level professionals from state I&R/A departments, Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs), and State Health Insurance Programs (SHIPs). Attendees will review and discuss recent and future I&R/A state and federal program and service changes, the Health Insurance Marketplaces, the I&R Support Center's recent national survey results, and pressing issues affecting state level I&R/A, ADRC, and SHIP programs.
- Balancing Incentive Program
Presented by CMS and staff from various state agencies, this session will highlight the innovative ways in which States have used the Balancing Incentive Program funds to increase the number of individuals who receive community long-term services and supports (LTSS); to expand the array of services individuals can receive; and to make the structural changes that the Program requires. Also discussed will be how the Balancing Incentive Program interacts with related initiatives, including Money Follows the person and Aging and Disability Resource Centers.
- Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care
NASUAD and the SCAN Foundation will highlight essential functions in a Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) environment that leverage the core competencies and traditional strengths of community-based agencies (such as Area Agencies on Aging and /or Centers for Independent Living) and harness their standing as trusted intermediaries and advocates for seniors and adults with disabilities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will provide an overview of the Medicaid program, and discuss such topics as waiver application, advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, person-centered planning in the Affordable Care Act, and conflict-free case management. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) will reflect on the establishment of ACL in April 2012; and will examine ACL programs and initiatives.
- Prevention, Protection and Advocacy
This session will provide an opportunity to learn what is being done, and can be done, at the national, state and local levels to further awareness and prevention of elder abuse and vulnerable adult maltreatment.
Click here to register for the conference and intensives.
Click here to view the full conference agenda.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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HHS awards $67 million to Navigators and recognizes more than 100 organizations as Champions for Coverage
On August 15, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $67 million in grant awards to 105 Navigator grant applicants in Federally-facilitated and State Partnership Marketplaces. Navigator grantees and their staff will serve as unbiased, culturally competent, in-person resources for Americans who want additional assistance in shopping for and enrolling in plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace beginning this fall. The Navigator funding opportunity announcement was open to eligible private and public groups and people who are self-employed who met certain standards to promote effectiveness, diversity, and program integrity.
Click here for more information on Navigators, in-person assisters and a list of Navigator awardees. HHS also recognized more than 100 national organizations and businesses who have volunteered to help Americans learn about the health care coverage available in the Marketplace. Interested organizations can apply to become a Champion of Coverage. Click here to learn more about organizations participating as Champions for Coverage.
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Administration for Community Living
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2013 Webinar Series on Alzheimer's Disease and Resources
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) are collaborating to host a five-part webinar series with the goals of 1) improving coordination of federal resources available to assist people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their family caregivers and 2) encouraging awareness of research participation opportunities. NIA & ACL invite you to take advantage of these opportunities. You can register for all of the webinars or just the one or two that most interest you. Registration will open approximately two months in advance of each webinar.
The next webinar, Webinar #4: Younger Onset Dementia, will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET. The focus of this webinar will be on dementias that typically occur before age 65: Alzheimer's disease, behavioral variant frontotemporal degeneration and primary progressive aphasia. This session will also discuss the specific developmental, relational, and financial impacts of younger onset dementias, as well as detection, diagnosis, resources and research directions.
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AARP Public Policy Institute's New Paper Analyzes Recent Transition of Medicaid LTSS into Managed Care Models in 14 States
Increasing numbers of states are transitioning their Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems from fee-for-service models to managed care models, raising concerns among stakeholders that services will be disrupted and consumer choices diminished. In a recently published paper, Consumer Choices and Continuity of Care in Managed Long-Term Services and Supports: Emerging Practices and Lessons, funded by AARP Public Policy Institute, Truven Health Analytics presents their analysis of contract provisions in 14 states and an in-depth review of how provisions were implemented during recent system transitions in Kansas, New York, and Wisconsin. The authors found that little changed for consumers during the transition period, and services were not disrupted. The findings are limited to the transition period studied, and the report notes longer-range impact on consumers of managed LTSS is unknown and should be monitored closely.
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AARP Offers Many Free Educational Resources on the Health Care Law
AARP has established several free online resources that help explain how the Affordable Care Act affects U.S. citizens of all ages and income levels; and small business owners:
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The online guide to the health care law, contains information and resources on how the health care law affects individuals and their families; accessing preventive care; Medicare; small businesses; and enrolling in the best possible plan. This resource is also offered in Spanish.
- The Health Care Law Answers page walks users through a set of questions that will help give information on how the health care law uniquely affects the individual and their family. This resource is also offered in Spanish.
- The Doughnut Hole Calculator helps users figure out if they can save money in the Medicare Part D "doughnut hole" by switching to lower cost, therapeutically similar medications.
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- Many free webinars on topics such as, "The Health Care Law: How it Works for You and Your Family," and "The Health Care Law: What it Means for People with Medicare"
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The Beverly Foundation and the University of Massachusetts Boston
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Organizing and Managing Senior Transportation Options Certificate Program
This five-module online certificate program is for professionals in the field of aging services and transportation services interested in addressing senior transportation challenges and managing services that meet the mobility needs of an aging population. The certificate program explores a broad range of senior transportation issues and options including: Senior transportation needs, challenges and options; seniors and their utilization of options; strategies for meeting needs of senior passengers; volunteer driver programs and volunteer drivers; efficiency, effectiveness and outcomes.
Click here for more information on the certificate program.
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National Council on Aging
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Webinar on Falls Prevention Awareness Day
NCOA and IlluminAge will present a free webinar on August 22, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. ET, to help your organization prepare for Falls Prevention Awareness Day on Sept. 22. During the webinar a panel of researchers, educators, and program leaders from across the country will share their innovative partnerships to promote falls prevention awareness and discover new resources that organizations can use to spread the word.
Click here for more information and to register for the webinar.
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National Council on Independent Living
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NCIL To Host a Call on the Rehabilitation Act Reauthorization
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) will host a call on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. ET, to discuss their national strategy to reauthorize the Rehabilitation Act. The call will focus on steps that national advocates can take to be a part of this historic reauthorization and top priority for Independent Living.
S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 2013 (containing the reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act), has already been passed out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and is now headed to the Senate floor for a full vote. Since the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Independent Living Program in America has served as the model of consumer control and empowerment, placing people with disabilities in control of systematically breaking attitudinal and institutional barriers.
The teleconference is free for NCIL Members and $25.00 for Non-Members, per call-in site. The fee does not apply per participant in group, provided the group uses the same conference line. Click here to learn more about participation in NCIL's advocacy effort and to register for the webinar. |
| National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day |
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Technical Assistance Call/Webinar for Planning Events
On Monday, August 19, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, a national webinar will be held to provide technical assistance to local, regional or national organizations or individuals planning events for the National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) on September 18th.
The NHAAAD community planning guide will be discussed as well as the purpose and use of repurposing educational materials from the NHAAAD Tool Kit. The webinar will also include a discussion on leveraging partners and assistance in identifying resources to support planning efforts.The dial-in number for the webinar is 712-432-1500; and the participant access code is: 635013#.
Click here for more information and to register for the webinar.
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Call For Applications: Practice Change Leaders for Aging and Health Program
Practice Change Leaders is accepting 2014 applications for Practice Change Leaders for Aging and Health Program. This is a national program to develop and expand the influence of organizational leaders who are committed to achieving transformative improvements in care for older adults. State and local leaders will be considered if they have direct responsibility for care, sufficient agency support, and meet other selection criteria. Especially encouraged to apply are leaders in mental health and community-based organizations. The application deadline is Monday, September 23, 2013, 5:00 p.m. ET. Interested persons are encouraged to join one or more informational teleconferences on this application opportunity.
Click here for more information on the Practice Change Leaders program.
Click here to view the application announcement and teleconference opportunities.
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UN Invites Persons Living with Disabilities to Take a Survey on Living with Disabilities and Disasters
On October 13 the UN International Day for Disaster Reduction will focus on the issues surrounding some one billion of the world's people who live with disabilities and disaster risks.
Given the lack of data on disability issues generally, The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is conducting a survey to ascertain the needs of persons living with disabilities and disasters.
According to UNISDR, this is the first survey of its kind and the data gathered could help governments and international organizations put in place preparedness policies aiming to protect persons with disabilities during disasters. The survey results will be announced on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction which is marked each year on October 13.
If you are a person living with a disability, click here to complete the survey. |
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Webinar: Health Care for Aging Adults with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities
Examining the Organization of Healthcare for Aging Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, a Canadian research project funded by the Vancouver Foundation, examines the implementation of healthcare policies into practice for adults aging with intellectual disabilities. Health Services for Community Living (HSCL) is a British Columbia provincial program established following the closure of large institutions to specifically address the healthcare needs of people with ID living in the community. The webinar will examine policy-practice gaps in the implementation of HSCL and other relevant services and policies across five regional health authorities.
Held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET, the webinar will focus on the following key areas: 1) the practical policy implications of transitioning from "Person with Disabilities" to "Senior Citizen" status; 2) the lack of knowledge among healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care for this population; 3) the availability of informal supports for aging parents and siblings; and 4) end of life care.
Click here to register for the webinar.
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Rapid Secondary Analysis to Optimize Care for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions
Grant Title: Rapid Secondary Analysis to Optimize Care for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC)
Agency Issuing Grant: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Eligible Applicants: State governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Close Date: August 28, 2013
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-HS-14-001
CDFA Number: 93.226
Grant Amount: $1,600,000 for 4 grants
Description: This opportunity seeks to fund research studies that can be conducted rapidly and will provide evidence to optimize processes, care, treatments and health of MCC patients. The goal is to provide scientific evidence and information for use by patients and the clinical community to best manage care of MCC patients.
Click here for more information on this funding opportunity.
Applicants must apply for this grant through www.grants.gov.
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NHTSA Pedestrian Safety Grants Request for Applications
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is making $2 million in pedestrian safety grants available to cities with the highest rate of pedestrian deaths. The funds can be used for education and enforcement initiatives. NHTSA and the Federal Highway Administration have launched a website with safety tips and resources
for local leaders, city planners, parents, and others involved in improving pedestrian safety. Applications for grant funding are due by August 30, 2013.
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Network and Infrastructure Support for Development of Interdisciplinary Aging Research
Grant Title: Network and Infrastructure Support for Development of Interdisciplinary Aging Research
Agency Issuing Grant: National Institutes of Health
Eligible Applicants: State governments, Nonprofits, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Close Date: September 25, 2013
Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-13-287
CDFA Number: 93.866
Grant Amount: Not announced.
Description: This opportunity provides network and infrastructure support to foster development of novel interdisciplinary research approaches on aging research related to multiple chronic conditions (MCCs). It uses the Resource-Related Research Project activity code (R24) to support research networks that will advance interdisciplinary collaboration through activities such as meetings, conferences, data exchange, small scale pilots, short term training opportunities, visiting scholar programs and dissemination activities to encourage growth and development in the science related to older adults with MCCs.
Click here for more info on this funding opportunity.
Applicants must apply for this grant through www.grants.gov. |
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Support for Demonstration Ombudsman Programs Serving Beneficiaries of Financial Alignment Models for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees Modification 1
Grant Title: Support for Demonstration Ombudsman Programs Serving Beneficiaries of Financial Alignment Models for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees Modification 1
Agency Issuing Grant: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Eligible Applicants: State governments
Close Date: 2nd Round: October 3, 2013; 3rd Round: January 14, 2014
Funding Opportunity Number: CMS-1J1-13-001
CDFA Number: 93.634
Grant Amount: $3 million for 10 awards
Description: This opportunity provides financial assistance to States to plan, develop and provide Demonstration Ombudsman Program services to individuals who participate in the Financial Alignment model. States will ensure that individual beneficiaries have access to person-centered assistance in resolving problems related to the Demonstration. The program will inform States, Plans, CMS, and other stakeholders regarding beneficiary experience with the Plans and will recommend areas of improvement in States Financial Alignment Initiatives.
Click here for more info on this funding opportunity.
Applicants must apply for this grant through www.grants.gov.
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CMS MFP Tribal Initiative Funding
On July 23, 2013, CMS announced a Money Follows the Person (MFP) Tribal Initiative (TI) funding opportunity. The MFP-TI offers existing MFP state grantees and tribal partners the resources to build sustainable community-based long term services and supports (CB-LTSS) specifically for Indian country. The TI may be used to advance the development of an infrastructure required to implement CB-LTSS for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) using a single, or a variety of applicable Medicaid authorities.
Closing date for applications is October 17th, 2013.
Funding is intended to support the planning and development of:
- An in-state Medicaid program CB-LTSS, as an alternative to institutional care, tailored for AI/AN who are presently receiving services in an institution; and
- A service delivery structure that includes a set of administrative functions delegated by the state Medicaid agency to Tribes or Tribal organizations, such as enabling tribe(s) to design an effective program or package of Medicaid CB-LTSS, and operating day to day functions pertaining to the LTSS program(s).
- The TI may be used to cover costs necessary to plan and implement activities consistent with the objectives of this funding and within Federal grant regulations. The funds are subject to all the terms and conditions of the MFP Program.
Click here for more information on MFP and the funding opportunity.
Applicants must apply for this grant through www.grants.gov.
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Building Evidence: Effective Palliative/End of Life Care Interventions
Grant Title: Building Evidence: Effective Palliative/End of Life Care Interventions
Agency Issuing Grant: National Institutes of Health
Eligible Applicants: State governments, Nonprofits, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Close Date: June 9, 2016
Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-13-289
CDFA Number: 93.361
Grant Amount: Not announced.
Description: This opportunity announcement seeks to stimulate research that develops and tests optimal palliative and end-of-life care interventions (models of care) based on measurable outcomes. Palliative Care and End-of-Life (PCEOL) interventions are increasingly needed for all individuals with Life Limiting Illnesses (LLI's) in some form or other, including those who are culturally diverse or aging. Adverse impacts have been shown to extend to the caregivers and families of patients with LLIs. Many individuals with LLI's also may concurrently be suffering from multiple complex comorbidities (MCC's), placing an increasing burden on health, health systems and costs.
Click here for more info on this funding opportunity
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Wider Opportunities for Women seeks Associate Director for Elder Economic Security Initiative
Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) has worked for nearly 50 years to build economic security and equal opportunity for women, girls and families across the lifespan. WOW carries out this mission through innovative research, policy advocacy, technical assistance, job training and career and financial literacy training.
WOW's Elder Economic Security Initiative (Elder Initiative) builds economic security for older workers and retirees. The Associate Director will build relationships with state and community organizations that adopt and implement the Initiative; provide training and technical assistance; manage projects; manage data tracking on outcomes at the national, state and community levels; participate in fundraising activities; and contribute to the development of WOW's inter-generational public policy agenda.
A more detailed job description can be found online at www.wowonline.org. Qualified applicants for this position should submit a résumé, cover letter and writing sample electronically by August 26, 2013 to Ms. Vivian Staples (vstaples@wowonline.org). |
VNAA Seeks Government Affairs Manager
Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) seeks a highly motivated person to assist the Vice President of Public Policy with development and implementation of policy initiatives and grassroots activities including: analysis of legislative/regulatory issues, development of advocacy materials, member engagement and planning annual advocacy conference and direct advocacy outreach to key stakeholders and policymakers. VNAA is a member-driven organization representing nonprofit home health and hospice providers.
For more information, please visit www.VNAA.org.
To apply, email a cover letter, writing sample, resume and current salary to rschmitt@vnaa.org with the subject line: Manager, Government Affairs.
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NCPSSM Seeks Grassroots Associate
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare (NCPSSM) has an immediate opening for a Grassroots Associate to provide operational and administrative support to our Grassroots department. For more information, please visit www.ncpssm.org. For full consideration, please send a cover letter with your salary requirements and resume as a Word document to hr@ncpssm.org.
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