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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 | June 2023
Definitions of Different Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Types in 2023 and 2025
This resource was updated in June 2023 to correct an error in the definition of applicable integrated plan in the previous version. Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) must hold contracts with state Medicaid agencies, and states can use… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Other Resource | March 2023
Key 2023 Medicare Advantage Dates
This calendar of key Medicare Advantage (MA) dates was developed to assist states and health plans in the implementation of integrated care programs for people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. For a complete list of MA and Part D… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Webinars and Trainings, Working with Medicare | March 2021
Medicare 201: Actions States Can Take to Improve Quality and Coordination of Care for Dually Eligible Individuals
This is part two a two-part Integrated Care Resource Center (ICRC) Working with Medicare webinar on Medicare 201 held on March 25, 2021. This webinar provides an overview of integrated care pathways, how states can work with D-SNPs to… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Webinars and Trainings, Working with Medicare | March 2021
Medicare 101: An Introduction to Medicare Benefits and the Roles of Medicare and Medicaid in Serving Dually Eligible Individuals
This is part one of a two-part Integrated Care Resource Center (ICRC) Working with Medicare webinar on Medicare 101, held on March 22, 2021. This webinar provides an overview of Medicare benefits, how Medicare and Medicaid… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Tip Sheet | May 2019
Alignment of Medicare Savings Program Eligibility with the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy Program
The Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are Medicaid programs (or categories of Medicaid eligibility) that provide payment for Medicare premiums and/or cost sharing for low-income individuals. This tip sheet details one way a state can improve the… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Other Resource | March 2019
Three New Opportunities to Test Innovative Models of Integrated Care for Individuals Dually Eligible for Medicaid and Medicare
This State Medicaid Director Letter invites states to partner with CMS to test innovative approaches to better serve individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The three new opportunities include: capitated Financial… (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Other Resource | December 2018
Ten Opportunities to Better Serve Individuals Dually Eligible for Medicaid and Medicare
This State Medicaid Director Letter highlights ten opportunities for states to better serve individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. These opportunities, which do not require demonstration authority or Medicare waivers, fall into… (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Other Resource | September 2017
Key Medicare Advantage Dates and Action Items for States Contracting with Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
This calendar of key Medicare Advantage dates describes program milestones by month and explains what activities state Medicaid agencies may want to undertake to prepare for or respond to a particular Medicare Advantage event. (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | June 2017
Medicare Basics: An Overview for States Seeking to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
This brief - updated from the 2013 version - is designed to help states better structure and coordinate the Medicaid benefits they offer to Medicare-Medicaid enrollees by providing them with basic information on the Medicare program, the services it… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | December 2016
Snapshot of Integrated Care Models to Serve Dually Eligible Beneficiaries
This brief provides an overview of four integration models: (1) Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan-based; (2) Financial Alignment Initiative-based; (3) the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; and (4) accountable care organizations and… (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | December 2016
State Insights on Refining Integrated Care for Dually Eligible Beneficiaries
This brief highlights insights from states that are fine-tuning their integrated care programsandcan help other states design their own integrated care programs to meet beneficiaryneeds. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
Brief | April 2014
Using Lessons from Disease Management and Care Management in Building Integrated Care Programs
This brief highlights best practices in disease management/care management programs and considers ways in which states can incorporate them into integrated care models like CMS’ Financial Alignment Initiative for Medicare-Medicaid… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | December 2010
From the Beneficiary Perspective: Core Elements to Guide Integrated Care for Dual Eligibles
This brief describes nine core program elements that are critical for achieving high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective care for dually eligible beneficiaries. (Center for Health Care Strategies)