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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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Brief | March 2021
State Approaches to Developing and Operating Ombudsman Programs for Demonstrations under the Financial Alignment Initiative
Ombudsman programs can offer beneficiary protections as part of Medicaid managed care programs. These programs are particularly important for beneficiaries with complex physical and behavioral health conditions, including many dually eligible… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Webinars and Trainings, Study Hall Call | March 2021
Perspectives on Ombudsman Programs Serving Dually Eligible Individuals: Services Offered and Value Added
This webinar provides an overview of the role of ombudsman programs in integrated care programs serving dually eligible individuals. Using the ombudsman programs developed for the demonstrations under the Financial Alignment Initiative as an… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Study Hall Call | July 2018
Building Relationships between Managed Care Organizations and Beneficiary Ombudsman Programs
This webinar highlights the importance of beneficiary ombudsman programs and provides an overview of available supports, including Medicare resources and state programs that provide assistance to dually eligible beneficiaries. Representatives from… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Study Hall Call | March 2018
Partnering with SHIPs to Improve Care
This webinar provides an overview of partnerships between Medicaid agencies and SHIPs in both PA and SC. (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | July 2017
Medicaid Agency Partnerships with State Health Insurance Programs: Opportunities to Improve Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
This brief describes opportunities for Medicaid agencies to partner with State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) in educating Medicare-Medicaid enrollees and their families on new integrated care program options. (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Technical Assistance Tool | July 2013
Selected Provisions from Integrated Care RFPs and Contracts: Consumer Protection
This technical assistance tool covers key issues in RFPs and contracts related to consumer protection including marketing, member materials and education, continuity of care, and grievance and appeals processes. (Integrated Care Resource Center)

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State Approaches to Developing and Operating Ombudsman Programs for Demonstrations under the Financial Alignment Initiative

Perspectives on Ombudsman Programs Serving Dually Eligible Individuals: Services Offered and Value Added

Building Relationships between Managed Care Organizations and Beneficiary Ombudsman Programs

Partnering with SHIPs to Improve Care

Medicaid Agency Partnerships with State Health Insurance Programs: Opportunities to Improve Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees

Selected Provisions from Integrated Care RFPs and Contracts: Consumer Protection