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July 23, 2013
Translation Glossaries
Mara Youdelman Health Advocate, Fact Sheet, Guide
Translation glossaries identify commonly used terms and would create standardized translations for these terms. This saves money since translation costs are often created by word count and also ensures consistent use of terms across many actors which would benefit Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. For example, after enactment of…
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July 23, 2013
Fact Sheet: What Constitutes an Effective Working Plan in Olmstead Cases
Sarah Somers Issue Brief
I. Introduction In Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) community integration suits, states may assert that a requested accommodation would be a fundamental alteration of their system for serving people with disabilities. One way of establishing a fundamental alteration defense is to show that a state has an…
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July 23, 2013
Covering HCB Services through the 1915(i) State Plan Option
Sarah Somers Issue Brief
Q. My state is considering asking CMS to approve Medicaid coverage of home and community-based (HCB) services through the 1915(i) state plan option. Can you explain what this option is and whether there are any particular issues that advocates should watch for? A. Section 1915(i) enables to…
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July 23, 2013
Q & A: Medicaid Managed Care and Disability Protections
Sarah Somers Issue Brief
In 2010, more than 70% of Medicaid beneficiaries received services through some type of managed care arrangement. Increasing numbers of people with disabilities, including those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles) are being required to enroll in mandatory managed care. Thus, advocates and policy makers are concerned…
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July 23, 2013
Q & A: Medicaid and People with Disabilities
Sarah Somers Issue Brief
Q. In my state, many people with disabilities are not covered under the Medicaid program. Who must be covered under a state?s Medicaid program? How could my state cover more people with disabilities under Medicaid? Would expansion in coverage require a waiver? A. There are many mandatory and optional categories…
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July 23, 2013
UN Report: Unequal Health Outcomes in the United States
Alejandra Pavisich Manual/Report
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Translation Glossaries

Fact Sheet: What Constitutes an Effective Working Plan in Olmstead Cases

Covering HCB Services through the 1915(i) State Plan Option

Q & A: Medicaid Managed Care and Disability Protections

Q & A: Medicaid and People with Disabilities

UN Report: Unequal Health Outcomes in the United States