Five Good Reasons Why States Shouldnt Cut Home- and Community-Based Services in Medicaid
July 2010 This report, composed by Families USA, lays out five reasons why states should not reduce funding for home and community-based services (HCBS)despite tough economic times. The reasons are as follows: 1) Cutting HCBS can cost the state more in the long run; 2) Cutting HCBS can be bad for state economies; 3) Cutting HCBS increases the burden on informal caregivers, which has implications for U.S. businesses and state economies; 4) Cutting HCBS runs counter to consumer preferences; and 5) Cutting HCBS may violate the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision. Download the Report . . .
