The LTSS Spending Shift

There are 6.6 million people using Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS)—a little over 8% of the Medicaid population. This compares to 5.9% (four million people) of the Medicaid population in 2013 (see Who Enrolls In Medicaid & CHIP and An Overview Of Long-Term Services And Support And Medicaid: Final Report). LTSS encompasses a range of medical and personal care services associated with daily living activities, like eating, bathing, and dressing, as well as preparing meals, managing medications, and housekeeping. It's important to note that this definition of LTSS user counts only Medicaid beneficiaries . . .