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The Alzheimer's Association agrees that Medicaid cannot continue as the primary default mechanism for long-term care, but it must remain as an essential safety net until the nation provides a more comprehensive solution. To preserve the value of Medicaid as a long-term care safety net, the Alzheimer's Association recommends:
Rejecting any additional attempts to cap federal financial
participation in Medicaid. Retaining existing functional eligibility requirements
and Medicaid benefits, including long-term care services
and home- and community-based waiver services. Placing strict limits on the amount of additional co-payment
or cost-sharing requirements that can be imposed on beneficiaries
with chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease.
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The Alzheimer's Association agrees that Medicaid cannot continue as the primary default mechanism for long-term care.
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