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The agency tasked with managing Indiana’s Medicaid program has recommended four different managed care entities as potential managers when the new program starts in July 2024.

As Hoosiers are getting older and Indianas long-term care system evolves to embrace the needs of a more complicated population, state officials are finalizing a potential $15 billion worth of contracts pivoting to managed care.

As Hoosiers are getting older and Indiana’s long-term care system evolves to embrace the needs of a more complicated population, state officials are finalizing a potential $15 billion worth of

Washington performs well in a new report scoring states long-term care systems. The Evergreen State ranked second in AARPs Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard. Cathy MacCaul, advocacy director for AARP Washington, said this is an achievement for the state. ...

The Iowa Alzheimers Association expects about 2,000 people to gather on the Capitol steps in Des Moines on Saturday, as volunteers seek to create the worlds biggest walk to raise money for research. About 66,000 Iowans suffer from Alzheimers disease, and nearly 100,000 more are caregivers, often unpaid family members who help with routine personal needs and daily activities. Iowa Alzheimers Association volunteer Chantelle Cadek said the group hopes to raise a half-million dollars to bolster re...

A new report finds Virginias long-term care facilities need improvement to better serve their residents. AARPs Long-Term Care Services and Supports Scorecard ranks Virginia at 28th among states. While the state has ranked high in terms of affordability and access to long-term care, it scores lowest in safety and quality, as well as support for family caregivers. ...

Report finds systemic gaps in nursing home staffing, wages for long-term care workers and support for family caregivers.

Minnesota and Washington ranked top in the country for long-term care, with strong support for family caregivers and access to healthcare providers and long-term care.

While Minnesota is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for long-term care services and support, workforce issues and affordability of care are places for improvement.

OLYMPIA, Wash.-According to a State Scorecard compiled by AARP Washington ranks second in the nation for the support it provides for older residents, people with disabilities and caregivers.