Benefits
Long-term Services and Supports
Long term services and supports help keep individuals living in their homes and communities longer if they choose. These home-based health and daily living services create an alternative to institutionalized care for millions of people.
Resources
Read NAMD, NASDDDS, and ADvancing States' blog to learn more about how states are using American Rescue Plan...
NAMD Submits Feedback to Congress on Proposed Home- and Community-Based Services Access Act
On April 30, NAMD sent a letter to Senators Hassan, Brown, and Casey and Representative Dingell with feedback...
NAMD Submits Letter in Response to Health System Resiliency Request for Information
On July 8, NAMD submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Request...
NAMD Seeks Flexibility on Federal Timelines from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
On May 26, 2020, NAMD sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator...
NAMD and Sister State Associations Request Extended Implementation Timeline on Electronic Visit Verification and Settings Rule
On March 20, NAMD joined ADvancing States and the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services...
NAMD Testimony to House Energy and Commerce Committee on Opportunities to Improve Care
NAMD’s Executive Director testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on opportunities to improve the care Medicaid...
NAMD Provides Comments on Proposed Permanent Authorization of Duals Plans
In April 2018, NAMD provided comments supporting an ambitious federal standard for Medicaid integration of Duals Special Needs...
NAMD and Sister State Associations Urge Reauthorization of Money Follows the Person
In March 2018, NAMD joined our sister state associations in calling on Congress to reauthorize the Money Follows...