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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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Other Resource | November 2020
Contract Year (CY) 2021 Notices for Applicable Integrated Plans
Please see the attached memorandum entitled "Contract Year (CY) 2021 Notices for Applicable Integrated Plans: “Coverage Decision Letter”, “Letter about Your Right to Make a Fast Complaint” and “Appeal Decision Letter”" from Sharon Donovan, Director… (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Other Resource | July 2020
Proposed Addendum to the Part C & D Enrollee Grievances, Organization/Coverage Determinations, and Appeals Guidance
Public comments are requested on an addendum to the Part C & D Enrollee Grievances, Organization/Coverage Determinations, and Appeals Guidance. Commentors should use the template provided. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Other Resource | May 2020
Contract Year 2021 Models for Applicable Integrated Plans: 'Letter about Your Right to Make a Fast Complaint' and 'Appeal Decision Letter'
This CMS memorandum describes the final Contract Year 2021 model notices for Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans that are applicable integrated plans, "Letter about Your Right to Make a Fast Complaint" and "Appeal Decision Letter", which are both… (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Other Resource | April 2019
Selected Characteristics of 10 States With the Greatest Change in Long-Term Services and Supports System Balancing, 2012–2016
This report provides a national overview of long-term services and supports (LTSS) rebalancing and highlights 10 states – Missouri, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, South Carolina, Illinois, Nevada, and Arkansas… (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
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)
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)
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)
May 2013
Summary of Essential Elements of Managed Long Term Services and Supports Programs
This document provides a summary of the ten key elements that CMS expects to see incorporated into new and existing state Medicaid MLTSS programs. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
May 2013
Guidance to States Using 1115 Demonstrations or 1915 (b) Waivers for Managed Long Term Services and Supports Programs
This document describes the ten key elements that CMS expects to see incorporated into new and existing state Medicaid MLTSS programs. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)