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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 | 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 | June 2018
Facilitating Access to Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment for Dually Eligible Beneficiaries in the Fee-for-Service System: Three State Approaches
This brief describes how three states – California, Connecticut, and Illinois -- promote dually eligible beneficiaries’ access to durable medical equipment (DME) in a fee-for-service environment through the use of provisional prior authorization… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | January 2016
Communicating Early Results of Integrated Care Efforts for Dually Eligible Individuals: State Approaches
This brief describes approaches that states have used to communicate early integrated care program results. Strategies discussed include developing program indicator dashboards, disseminating beneficiary experience data, and sharing success stories. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | December 2015
Assessing Success in Medicare-Medicaid Integration: A Review of Measurement Strategies
This brief examines the potential of current and planned measures to accurately assess the performance of integrated care programs for dually eligible individuals. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | May 2015
The Star Rating System and Medicare Advantage Plans
This brief examines how star rating are calculated and considerations around how differences among beneficiary populations should be recognized. (National Health Policy Forum)
Brief | April 2014
Improving Coordination of Home Health Services and Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees in the Financial Alignment Initiative
This brief outlines challenges caused by the overlap in Medicare and Medicaid coverage for home health services and durable medical equipment and describes options for addressing these issues in the Financial Alignment Initiative and other… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | March 2014
Assessing Care Integration for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries: A Review of Quality Measures Chosen by States in the Financial Alignment Initiative
This brief reviews the quality measures chosen by eight states taking part in CMS' capitated model financial alignment demonstrations as of December 2013. (The Commonwealth Fund)

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

Facilitating Access to Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment for Dually Eligible Beneficiaries in the Fee-for-Service System: Three State Approaches

Communicating Early Results of Integrated Care Efforts for Dually Eligible Individuals: State Approaches

Assessing Success in Medicare-Medicaid Integration: A Review of Measurement Strategies

The Star Rating System and Medicare Advantage Plans

Improving Coordination of Home Health Services and Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees in the Financial Alignment Initiative

Assessing Care Integration for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries: A Review of Quality Measures Chosen by States in the Financial Alignment Initiative