“White House: Senior Care Facility Visits to Remain Banned Until Final Phase of COVID-19 Reopen Plan,” by Alex Spanko, Skilled Nursing News   Quote: “Blanket restrictions on non-essential visits to senior living and care properties should remain in effect until the very last phase of the federal government’s plan to gradually reopen public places and restart the economy, the White House announced this week. … That rule will likely be in effect for many more months, as the federal ‘Opening Up America Again’ … does not call for lifting the bans until the third and final phase.” LTC Comment (from
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“COVID-19 Issues and Medicaid Policy Options for People Who Need Long-Term Services and Supports,” by MaryBeth Musumeci and Priya Chidambaram, Kaiser Family Foundation   Quote: “The COVID-19 pandemic has greater implications for people who utilize long-term supports and services (LTSS), including seniors and people with disabilities & chronic illnesses, compared to the general population. This issue brief presents state-level data on LTSS users, including the 2.5 million people who receive HCBS through waivers, 1.3 million people in nursing homes, and 800,000 people in assisted living facilities. This brief also explores key issues and potential state and federal policy responses for LTSS users
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