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Project

Medicaid Managed Care and Aging with Physical Disabilities

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Tamar Heller
[email protected]
312-413-1647

Project Description:

This project is an exploration of the impact of managed care on people with physical disabilities receiving Medicaid in Illinois. The Integrated Care Program (ICP) is operated by risk-based Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in a pilot area of Illinois; the MCOs receive a capitated payment for managed the medical care and long-term supports and services for people with disabilities and older adults eligible for Medicaid. The research will explore differences in healthcare satisfaction and needs; health and functional status; hospital and emergency room service utilization; and receipt of preventative services and screenings.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787