NASHP Blog: Washington Demonstrates Cost Savings and Improved Outcomes from Supporting Family Caregivers
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has published a blog, "Washington Demonstrates Cost Savings and Improved Outcomes from Supporting Family Caregivers."
Washington state has been at the forefront of providing supports to family caregivers, in large part, because state policymakers have been able to demonstrate cost savings and improved quality of life. Washington’s Medicaid Transformation Project proactively supports caregivers of individuals likely to spend down to Medicaid long term services and supports. It was designed after Washington’s Family Caregiver Support Program, which assesses caregivers and provides training, respite, and other resources. Robust data collected from these programs demonstrate that Washington’s investments in family caregivers have ultimately contained costs while improving the wellbeing of caregivers and individuals receiving care.
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