Description: Individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are at greater risk for severe COVID-19 infection and resulting hospitalizations, and are at greater risk of adverse health outcomes from the disease.[1] Dually eligible individuals with disability face even greater health
[...]Highly responsive primary care is a critical component of disability-competent care. Responsiveness includes timely access to care in the appropriate setting (physician office, community, or participant’s home) to avoid unnecessary escalations in the need for care. Pedro’s story illustrates the
[...]Long-term services and supports (LTSS) comprise the range of home and community-based services and supports that allow participants to reside in their home and engage in their community. In the context of disability-competent care, planning LTSS involves identifying functional needs
[...]A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Sam and Deb’s story
[...]A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Camille’s story illustrates the
[...]A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Tom’s story demonstrates how
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