Friday, June 1, 2012

HHS Announces Funding to Help Seniors, People with Disabilities Access Long-Term Services & Supports

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $25 million funding opportunity under the [Affordable Care Act][1] to help states provide home and community-based long-term services and supports to seniors and people with disabilities. Over the next one to three years, funding will support [Aging and Disability Resource Centers][2] (ADRC) in nearly every state. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' will make an additional $27 million available over three years in ADRC-funded states through the VA Medical Centers to help Veterans with disabilities receive home and community-based services.

[1]: http://www.healthcare.gov/law/information-for-you/index.html
[2]: http://www.adrc-tae.org/tiki-index.php?page=ADRCLocator

URL: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/05/20120531d.html

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