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Technical Assistance Tool | January 2025
Sample Language for State Medicaid Agency Contracts with Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): Optional Language Applicable to Certain D-SNPs
This technical assistance tool is the last in a series of four tools that provide sample State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC) language that states can use in contracts with D-SNPs to meet federal requirements and advance state goals regarding care… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Technical Assistance Tool | January 2025
Sample Language for State Medicaid Agency Contracts with Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): Requirements for All D-SNPs
This technical assistance tool is the first in a series of four tools that provide sample State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC) language that states can use in contracts with D-SNPs to meet federal requirementsand advance state goals regarding care… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Technical Assistance Tool | January 2025
Sample Language for State Medicaid Agency Contracts with Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): Requirements for Certain Types of D-SNPs
This technical assistance tool is the second in a series of four tools that provide sample State Medicaid AgencyContract (SMAC) language that states can use in contracts with D-SNPs to meet federal requirements and advance state goals regarding care… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Technical Assistance Tool | January 2025
Sample Language for State Medicaid Agency Contracts with Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): Optional Language Applicable to All D-SNPs
This technical assistance tool is the third in a series of four tools that provide sample State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC) language that states can use in contracts with D-SNPs to meet federal requirements and advance state goals regarding care… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Technical Assistance Tool | February 2024
Sample Language for State Medicaid Agency Contracts with Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
To operate in a state, a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan(D-SNP) must hold a contract with the state Medicaid agency. Those state Medicaid agency contracts (SMACs) must all have at least certain minimum elements, and states can also add additional… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Technical Assistance Tool | July 2023
Glossary of Terms Related to Integrated Care for Dually Eligible Individuals
This resource was updated in July 2023 to include updated definitions of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), Fully Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (FIDE SNPs), Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (HIDE SNPs), and… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
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)
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)
Webinars and Trainings | February 2023
Selectively Contracting with Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) to Promote Alignment with Medicaid Managed Care Plans
This webinar explains the potential benefits for states of selectively contracting with D-SNPs, key building blocks for selective contracting, considerations for states when deciding to selectively contract with D-SNPs, and steps that states can… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
February 2023
Data Book: Beneficiaries Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
This report provides data on the characteristics of dually eligible individuals and information on their use of services and costs of care. (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission)
Working with Medicare | December 2022
Working with Medicare Webinar | State Contracting with D-SNPs: Introduction to D-SNPs and D-SNP Contracting Basics
This is part one of a two part series that provides an overview of state strategies for contracting with D-SNPs to improve care coordination and Medicare-Medicaid alignment for dually eligible enrollees. The webinars are especially helpful to… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Working with Medicare | December 2022
Working with Medicare Webinar | State Contracting with D-SNPs: Using D-SNPs to Integrate Care for Dually Eligible Individuals
This is part two of a two part series that provides an overview of state strategies for contracting with D-SNPs to improve care coordination and Medicare-Medicaid alignment for dually eligible enrollees. The webinars are especially helpful… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Other Resource | August 2022
Guidance for States Seeking to Leverage New Opportunities for Integrated Care Programs
This memorandum provides states with guidance on the process for working with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP)-only contracts and develop integrated materials. The Contract… (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Tip Sheet, Other Resource | April 2022
Dually Eligible Individuals: The Basics
ICRC has developed a basic fact sheet on individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. (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)