LTSS Information IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian LTSS Programs Databases
Guidance for the ITU database, which is a listing of Indian Health Service, tribally operated, or urban Indian health programs (ITUs) that offer any type of long-term services and supports (LTSS), including a variety of services for elders and people with disabilities.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 24, 2020
IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian LTSS programs help elders and people with disabilities to continue to live at home or in local settings. CMS understands the importance of connecting you to providers of LTSS services and more.
Indian Health Service, Tribal, and Urban Indian Long Term Service and Support Programs
For an overview of this data, visit the ITU Program Map. You can select a state to view available programs. Each organization maintains their own policy on who they serve and whether to provide services to nontribal members.
How many programs offer each type of service?
The dataset lists most common types of LTSS, such as transportation and personal care, and which ITU programs provide these services.
Many programs refer patients to other organizations to receive LTSS care. Referred services are not included in the database.
How many types of services do programs usually provide?
On average, ITUs provide at least 5 types of LTSS care.
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If you have any updates or corrections to your program information as it appears in the database, please let us know.
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