Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc. - BV Resource Documents

6-19-2009 House Health Reform Bill Summary	A summary analysis of the 6-19-2009 health reform discussion draft bill created by the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means and Education and Labor.
6-19-2009 House Health Reform Bill Full Text	The 800+ page 6-19-2009 health reform discussion draft bill created by the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means and Education and Labor.
Kaiser Foundation Medicaid Primer 2009	This primer provides a detailed overview of Medicaid, the nation's largest health coverage program, which covers 59 million low-income individuals, including people with disabilities. Medicaid is also the dominant source of the country’s long-term care financing.
The Bethesda Voices Advocacy Guide	A manual on 'how to' be a policy advocate on developmental disabilities issues. Information on the legislative process, how to work with representatives, partnering with the media, an advocacy dictionary, and more.
LSA-DN Principles of Medicaid Reform	The Lutheran Services in America-Disability Network (LSA-DN) is a network of Lutheran agencies supporting people with developmental disabilities. LSA-DN explains how Medicaid can best be reformed for people with developmental disabilities.
7-2008 Rutgers Report-State Eligibility for ICF-MR	A report by the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy on waiver and ICF-MR eligibility. This document was developed under Grant No. 11-P-92015/2-01 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Families USA - A Painful Recession	In December 2008, Families USA Foundation released this report with which outlines state cuts in Medicaid and the State Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIPs), made or planned for in 2008-2010, intended to reduce state budget deficits.
12-2007 Kaiser Report - Medicaid HCS Data	A report presenting updated data on the use of Home and Community-Based ("HCS") programs as an alternative to long term institutionalized care.
10-2007 Kaiser Report - 50 State Medicaid Budgets	A report on results from a 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey for State Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008.
10-2007 Kaiser Report - MA & Long Term Supports	A report on "Long-Term Services and Supports: The Future Role and Challenges for Medicaid."
3-2008 Kaiser Report - Consumer Directed Services	A comparative analytical survey of Medicaid funded consumer directed personal assistance programs in California, Colorado, New York & Virginia.
1-2008 Kaiser Report - Current Medicaid Issues	A Mid - FY 2008 update report based on discussions with State Medicaid Directors.
12-2006 Medicaid Reform Commission Final Report	The 12/29/2006 final report issued to HHS Secretary Leavitt by the bi-partisan Medicaid Commission appointed by President Bush, intended to provide guidance on future Medicaid reform.