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Improving the Health and Well-Being of Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults

Millions of older adults in the United States classify as sexual and gender minority (SGM). The Aging with Pride initiative is a National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study which is funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), involving more than 2,400 older adults ranging in age from 50 to more than 100 years old. SGM adults experience prejudice, bias, or discrimination which can be a significant source of stress. These negative life exposures can also affect aging and health and contribute to health disparities in SGM adults. Ultimately, the goal of this Aging in Pride study is to better understand the health, aging, and well-being of SGM adults in midlife and older age.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74661

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CMS Releases Latest Enrollment Figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

On Tuesday, May 30, CMS released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of February 2023, over 65.6 million people are enrolled in Medicare; nearly 34 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare and more than 31.6 have a Medicare Advantage plan. Over 93.3 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP; more than 86.1 million individuals have Medicaid and nearly 7.2 million have coverage through CHIP. Over 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74635

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Data Spotlight: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Workers with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions

The Department of Labor (DOL) has published an article highlighting the representation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander workers with disabilities in skilled trade professions. The analysis, conducted as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Good Jobs Initiative, reveals that approximately 56,000 individuals from these communities, comprising 18%, are employed in skilled trade professions. The article explores various aspects, including common trade professions, age distributions by gender, primary industry sectors employing these workers, and wage disparities between disabled and non-disabled individuals across occupational categories.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74619

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Uninspected & Neglected: Nursing Home Inspection Agencies are Severely Understaffed, Putting Residents at Risk

The United States Senate has released a report titled "Uninspected & Neglected: Nursing Home Inspection Agencies are Severely Understaffed, Putting Residents at Risk." The report highlights the investigation conducted by the Majority staff, prompted by Chairman Casey's previous concerns regarding the Special Focus Facilities (SFF) program. Findings reveal that State agencies responsible for monitoring nursing homes’ are grappling with significant staffing shortages and insufficient funding, resulting in delayed inspections and potential harm to residents. The report addresses the historical awareness of these issues, the use of third-party contractors, the impact on quality ratings, the utilization of CARES Act funding during COVID-19.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74618

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How Small Business Trends Influence the U.S. Older Workforce

The AARP has published an article analyzing the relationship between small business trends and the U.S. older workforce. It emphasizes the continued importance of small businesses as a significant source of employment for individuals aged 50 and older, despite the growing dominance of larger corporations. The article provides data on the employment landscape, highlighting the higher representation of older workers in smaller firms compared to larger ones. It also discusses how economic conditions and trends, including the impact of the pandemic, can influence employment opportunities for older workers in small businesses.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74612

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CMS Releases Latest Enrollment Figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program

On Tuesday, March 28th, CMS released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of December 2022, over 65.2 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 35 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare and over 30.2 have a Medicare Advantage plan. Over 91.3 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP; more than 84.3 million individuals have Medicaid and over seven million have coverage through CHIP. Over 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74496

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Data Book: Beneficiaries Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) have released an updated data book which presents information on the demographic and other personal characteristics, expenditures, and health care utilization of individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74359

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Study finds addressing food insecurity reduced healthcare utilization by 30%

In 2017, Reading Hospital was awarded a $4.5 million grant from CMS to implement the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) model and assess whether addressing the health-related social needs of local Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries would impact their healthcare costs and inpatient and outpatient healthcare utilization. This case study looks at 747 patients with resolved food needs and finds that among this cohort, emergency department visits dropped 32%, hospital admissions decreased 32%, readmissions were reduced by 30%, and hospital costs went down 31%. Among the patients who were also on the Diabetes Registry, A1C rates decreased by an average of 2.2%

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74281

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2022 Edition of MACStats: Medicaid and CHIP Data Book

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released the 2022 edition of the MACStats: Medicaid and CHIP Data Book, with updated data on national and state Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment, spending, benefits, and beneficiaries’ health, service use, and access to care. As of July 2022, almost 90 million people were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74280

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Eldercare Locator Data Report

Since the early ninties the Eldercare Locator has connected older adults, caregivers, families, and professionals to local services that support healthy aging at home. This new infographic illustrates the top needs of individuals who contacted the Eldercare Locator in 2021. Requests were mostly related to transportation (22%), in-home services (12%) and housing (11%).

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74278

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