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States seeking to integrate Medicare and Medicaid services for dually eligible beneficiaries need to consider a variety of issues in program design and implementation such as incorporating behavioral health and long-term services and supports, consumers and providers engagement, and linking Medicare and Medicaid data. Use the filter below to view resources related to these and other topics.

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March 2015
HCBS Basic Element Review Tool for Statewide Transition Plans Version 1.0
This tool will be used by CMS to perform compliance reviews on state Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Transition Plans. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Brief | February 2015
Strategies for Hiring and Training Care Managers in Integrated Programs Serving Medicare-Medicaid Beneficiaries
This brief shares strategies for hiring and training care managers for health plans with integrated care programs serving Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Other Resource | January 2015
Strategies for Training Care Coordinators/Care Managers in Integrated Health Plans
This webinar for California's Medi-Cal health plans highlights strategies for hiring and training care managers in integrated care programs. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
January 2015
Health Plan Approaches to Locating New Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees and Building Trusting Relationships
This webinar shares health plan strategies for contacting hard-to-locate Medicare-Medicaid enrollees, building relationships, and creating person-centered care plans that incorporate social service and housing needs. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Other Resource | January 2015
Enrollment and Retention Flexibilities to Better Serve Medicare-Eligible Medicaid Enrollees
This CMS Informational Bulletin describes existing flexibilities that can: (1) assist states in meeting their obligations to screen Medicaid enrollees for Medicare Savings Programs and other categories of Medicaid when the enrollees become Medicare-… (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Brief | January 2015
Integrated Appeals Processes for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees: Lessons from States
This brief explores opportunities for states to develop an integrated appeals process, whether through a D-SNP or a financial alignment demonstration. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | December 2014
Contacting Hard-to-Locate Medicare and Medicaid Members: Tips for Health Plans
This brief provides tips on finding hard-to-locate members from seven health plans participating in a national initiative focused on advancing health plan strategies to provide high-quality, cost-effective care for high-need populations eligible for… (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | November 2014
Risk Stratification to Inform Care Management for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees: State Strategies
This brief describes how three states - California, Ohio, and Virginia - are requiring Medicare-Medicaid Plans to stratify Medicare-Medicaid enrollees by their level of need within capitated financial alignment demonstrations. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | August 2014
Key Attributes of High-Performing Integrated Health Plans for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
This brief introduces a framework outlining the key attributes of high-performing health plans that are necessary to support integrated care for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | July 2014
Considerations for Integrating Behavioral Health Services within Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations
This brief outlines considerations to guide state Medicaid agencies in successfully integrating behavioral health services within accountable care organizations, including decisions around financial strategies, data sharing, and quality measurement. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
June 2014
Self-Direction Program Options for Medicaid Payments in the Implementation of the Fair Labor Standards Act Regulation Changes
This informational bulletin summarizes guidance on implementing Section 2402 (a) of the Affordable Care Act, the provision that requires all states develop systems for delivering person-centered planning and self-direction of home and community-… (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Brief | April 2014
Engaging Providers in Building Managed Care Delivery Systems: Tips for States
This brief provides tips to help states engage providers in designing, implementing, and overseeing a managed care delivery system for individuals with complex care needs. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | February 2014
State Approaches to Integrating Physical and Behavioral Health Services for Medicare-Medicaid Beneficiaries: Early Insights
This brief describes early efforts in four states to improve integration of behavioral health services for Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Technical Assistance Tool | October 2013
Application of Existing External Quality Review Protocols to Managed Long Term Services and Supports
This tool is a road map for states to use in interpreting and applying existing External Quality Review protocols when assessing Medicaid MLTSS program compliance. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Brief | July 2013
Three State Paths to Improve Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care: Florida, New Jersey, and Virginia
This brief looks at the paths pursued by Florida, New Jersey, and Virginia in implementing MLTSS approaches focused on helping individuals to live in their communities rather than nursing facilities. (Center for Health Care Strategies)