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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 | February 2013
Toward a More Perfect Union: Creating Synergy Between the Money Follows the Person and Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Programs
This report examines how five states have structured the interface between MFP demonstration grants and Managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) programs to promote transitions from institutional care to home- and community-based settings. (Mathematica)
November 2012
Putting Consumers First: Promising Practices for Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports
This report provides an overview of LTSS, the risks and benefits of Medicaid MLTSS, policy recommendations and promising practices from states that have implemented these programs. (Community Catalyst)
October 2012
State Demonstrations to Integrate Care and Align Financing for Dual Eligible Beneficiaries: A Review of the 26 Proposals Submitted to CMS
This background paper examines the contents of states' proposals in the areas of target population, implementation date, enrollment, financing, benefits, beneficiary protections, stakeholder engagement, and demonstration evaluation. (Kaiser Family Foundation)
October 2012
Explaining the State Integrated Care and Financial Alignment Demonstrations for Dual Eligible Beneficiaries
This paper gives an overview of the proposals submitted by states to test two models to align Medicare and Medicaid benefits and financing for dually eligible beneficiaries with the goal of delivering better coordinated care and reducing costs. (Kaiser Family Foundation)
July 2012
Population Groups Enrolled in Managed Long Term Services and Supports
This chart lists the population groups that are enrolled in current MLTSS programs, as well as those projected to be enrolled in future MLTSS programs. (Truven Health Analytics)
Brief | April 2012
An Update on CMS's Capitated Financial Alignment Demonstration Model for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
This policy brief describes the capitated financial alignment demonstration model, including information on financing, enrollment, provider network adequacy, medical necessity determinations, appeals, and quality and oversight. (Kaiser Family Foundation)
Brief | February 2012
People with Disabilities and Medicaid Managed Care: Key Issues to Consider
This brief examines issues in the development and implementation of managed care programs for Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities, particularly policy considerations related to setting rates, developing provider networks and delivery systems,… (Kaiser Family Foundation)
February 2012
Guiding Principles: Successfully Enrolling People with Disabilities in Managed Care Plans
This document articulates guiding principles that should be observed in designing and carrying out managed care initiatives involving people with chronic disabilities. (National Council on Disability)
February 2012
Analysis and Recommendations for the Implementation of Managed Care in Medicaid and Medicare Programs for People with Disabilities
This document assesses the impact of managed care on people with disabilities to identify the opportunities/risks and strengths/weaknesses of pursuing managed care as a component of health care reform. (National Council on Disability)
January 2012
Capitated Financial Alignment Model Plan Guidance
This memo provides guidance to organizations interested in offering capitated financial alignment demonstration plans. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
July 2011
State Medicaid Directors' Letter re: Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
July 2011
Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees: Frequently Asked Questions
(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
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Illinois State Website
This website provides information on the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative -- the capitated model Financial Alignment Initiative in Illinois. (Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services)
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California State Website
The CalDuals website provides information on Cal MediConnect -- the capitated model Financial Alignment Initiative in California. (California Department of Health Care Services)
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Key Demonstration Documents on the MMCO Website
These documents, including California's proposal, three-way contract, readiness review tool, and evaluation design plan, are posted on the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office's website. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)