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Welcoming New MLTSS Association Board Members
We are pleased to welcome four new members to the MLTSS Association Board of Directors: Brendan Harris, President, UPMC for YOU & State...
Apr 5, 2024


Join Us as Our Next G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy and Research Fellow!
Are you a graduate student passionate about Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term services and supports (LTSS)? Our Atkins Fellowship offers...
Apr 5, 2024


Join Us as Our Next G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy and Research Fellow!
Are you a graduate student interested in learning more about Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term services and supports (LTSS)? Our Atkins...
Apr 5, 2024


Comments on Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act Discussion Draft
Senator Casey shared a discussion draft of the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act (LTC Workforce Act) for the MLTSS Association and...
Apr 1, 2024


MLTSS Assn and SNP Alliance Send Joint Letter to Congress on Integrated Care Bill
The MLTSS Association and the SNP Alliance sent a letter to Congress on bipartisan integrated care legislation that proposes to advance...
Mar 13, 2024


MLTSS Association Comments on CMS 2025 Advance Notice
On January 31st, 2024, CMS published the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA)...
Mar 4, 2024


MLTSS Association, MHPA Launch National Value of MLTSS Campaign
Growth in America’s older adults and people with disabilities (projected to reach 95 million in 2060 and 14.7 million in 2065,...
Feb 23, 2024


Sharon Alexander Elected as Chair of the Board of Directors of the MLTSS Association
We are pleased to announce the election of a founding member of the Association and longtime Board member Sharon Alexander as the new...
Feb 22, 2024


State of Medicaid Managed Care Report
State MLTSS programs vary widely in the populations and benefits included under managed care. To better understand the state of...
Feb 1, 2024


MLTSS Assn Comments on CMS 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule
On January 5th, 2024, the MLTSS Association submitted comments on CMS’ 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D proposed rule. Among its...
Jan 8, 2024


Comments on the Proposals to Strengthen Disability Discrimination Protections
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) proposed regulatory updates to Section 504 of the...
Nov 14, 2023


Comments on Long-Term Care Facility Staffing Minimums and Reporting Requirements
CMS published a proposed rule that would establish comprehensive staffing requirements for nursing homes. If finalized, nursing...
Nov 7, 2023


Response to House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force RFI
In August, members of the House Budget Committee launched a new Health Care Task Force, charged with seeking ways to cut health care...
Oct 16, 2023


Resource for MCOs to Support Family Caregivers
The National MLTSS Health Plan Association partnered with Long-Term Quality Alliance (LTQA) to develop a resource that highlights...
Sep 25, 2023


Report on Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce
Despite increased demand for long-term services and supports (LTSS), a shortage of direct care workers (DCWs) remains a significant...
Sep 19, 2023


Updated Policy Proposals to Advance Integrated Care
Following up on our work from July 2021, the National MLTSS Health Plan Association has updated its set of policy proposals to advance...
Sep 19, 2023


Comments on FFS & MLTSS Quality Measures
CMS and the Lewin Group have proposed a set of quality measures for states and managed care plans to report on their long-term services...
Aug 31, 2023


Comments on Dual Eligible Discussion Draft Bill
On June 30th, the MLTSS Association submitted comments on a bipartisan discussion draft of a bill that proposes to advance integrated...
Jul 5, 2023


Comments on Medicaid Access and Managed Care Proposed Rules
On June 30th, the MLTSS Association submitted comments on CMS’ proposed rules on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services and Medicaid...
Jul 5, 2023


Welcoming Our Inaugural Atkins Fellow, Grace Hong
We are pleased to welcome our inaugural Atkins Fellow, Grace Hong! Grace is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Health Policy...
May 31, 2023
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