CHOICES FOR CARE - “This program was designed to provide greater choices in long term care (e.g. home and community based services) for those Vermonters eligible for Medicaid. It was also designed to save the state money by reducing the utilization of expensive nursing home care. Unfortunately, the program has been periodically shut down - as it is currently - to new applicants. This is coming at a time when the evidence shows significant reductions in nursing home days and millions of dollars in savings. These savings were supposed to be reinvested in improved and expanded home and community based services, and with the freeze on new applicants, the intent of the program is unfortunately not being honored.”
-Michael Sirotkin (Legislative Update 1/6/11)
Choices for Care Testimonies
IMPACT OF PROPOSED CHOICES FOR CARE CUTS ON RECIPIENTS
