Few MLTSS Program Contracts Assess Or Reassess The Well-Being Of Their Members’ Family Caregivers

According to a recent analysis, few managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) program contracts assess or reassess the well-being of their members' family caregivers. Of the 31 programs evaluated, seven (22.6%) specify such an assessment, as well as what an assessment should address (i.e., health, welfare, stress, burnout). These programs include those in Hawaii, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin Family Care, and the Wisconsin Family Care Partnership. The member is defined as the Medicaid beneficiary who is receiving the services through the managed care delivery system.

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The two elements most commonly . . .