Abstract
[This is an excerpt.] Twenty-one states have implemented "wage pass-through" programs with the stated expectation that doing so will help address the shortage of direct-care workers employed by long-term care providers in their states. A wage pass-through is an additional allocation of funds provided through Medicaid reimbursement for the express purpose of increasing compensation for direct-care workers. The purpose of this issue brief is to:
- Describe the structure of wage pass-through programs in selected states;
- Summarize what is known about the impact of these programs on the recruitment and retention of direct-care workers; and
- Identify key design elements that states should consider if they choose to implement a wage pass-through.
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This resource is found in our Actionable Strategies for Government: Optimizing Workload & Workflows (Support & Ensure Safe Staffing).
