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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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Tip Sheet | May 2023
Tips to Help States Select Medicaid Managed Care Authorities as They Design Integrated Care Initiatives for Dually Eligible Individuals
This tip sheet summarizes key considerations for states trying to decide which pathway to use to advance Medicare-Medicaid integration, and which Medicaid managed care authority(ies) might best support that pathway. Although the tip sheet presents… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Technical Assistance Tool | December 2021
Fillable Tables for States Assessing the Fiscal Viability of a Medicare Part A Buy-in Agreement
States may execute a Medicare Part A buy-in agreement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to facilitate access to Medicare Part A and dual eligible status under the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) eligibility group. This… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Technical Assistance Tool | December 2021
Assessing the Fiscal Viability of a Medicare Part A Buy-in Agreement in Group Payer States
States may execute a Medicare Part A buy-in agreement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to facilitate access to Medicare Part A and dual eligible status under the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) eligibility group. This… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | November 2018
Building a Stronger Foundation for Medicare- Medicaid Integration: Opportunities in Modifying State Administrative Processes
This brief describes several administrative changes that state Medicaid programs can make to: (1) support integration efforts; (2) improve beneficiaries’ experience of care; (3) decrease beneficiary out-of-pocket costs; and (4) reduce provider… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | February 2018
Preventing Improper Billing of Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees in Managed Care: Strategies for States and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
This brief describes the ongoing problem of improper billing of protected dually eligible beneficiaries for Medicare cost-sharing and describes steps states and health plans can take to address it. (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | September 2015
Engaging Providers in Integrated Care Programs for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees: Tips for States
This brief offers tips to states on engaging a range of providers who serve Medicare-Medicaid enrollees in managed care systems and provides examples of approaches employed by states that have already launched integrated care programs. (Integrated Care Resource Center)

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Tips to Help States Select Medicaid Managed Care Authorities as They Design Integrated Care Initiatives for Dually Eligible Individuals

Fillable Tables for States Assessing the Fiscal Viability of a Medicare Part A Buy-in Agreement

Assessing the Fiscal Viability of a Medicare Part A Buy-in Agreement in Group Payer States

Building a Stronger Foundation for Medicare- Medicaid Integration: Opportunities in Modifying State Administrative Processes

Preventing Improper Billing of Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees in Managed Care: Strategies for States and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans

Engaging Providers in Integrated Care Programs for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees: Tips for States