September 28, 2015
Promising Collaborations Between IL Centers, ADRCs, and Medicaid Managed Care Plans
These collaborative models, operating in different configurations, re-envision the independent living philosophy and related services as central elements of both care coordination and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS).
DREDF comments on CMS’s proposed new rule for Medicaid Managed Care submitted 7/27/15
July 27, 2015
DREDF has submitted comments focusing on those aspects of the rule that deal with accessibility for people with disabilities and provider network adequacy, as well as some additional topics of particular concern to the disability community.
Improving Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities
November 28, 2014
DREDF releases self-directed health care training modules for aging and disability organizations. Improving Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities is intended to help senior, disability, and affinity organizations to develop their capacity to assist people with disabilities access health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS).
LTSS Webinar Archive
June 14, 2012
DREDF and the National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) presented a webinar on Long–Term Services and Supports in a Managed Care Environment on Monday, June 11, 2012. The transcript from the webinar and slides are available below.
Groundbreaking Settlement Agreement with San Francisco
September 18, 2008
San Francisco, California — Today in federal district court, Judge William H. Alsup granted final approval of the settlement agreement in the civil rights class action filed to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities at Laguna Honda Hospital, Chambers et al. v. City and County of San Francisco. The settlement will greatly increase community-based housing and service options in San Francisco as well as improve coordination of care.