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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 | May 2012
Medicaid Rate-Setting Strategies to Promote Home- and Community-Based Services
This brief discusses strategies for structuring rates for managed long-term services and supports programs to encourage the use of home- and community-based services and details states experiences in setting rates for these programs. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
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)
Other Resource | December 2011
Measurement Opportunities & Gaps: Transitional Care Processes and Outcomes Among Adult Recipients of Long-Term Services and Supports
This report provides an overview of the LTQA Quality Measurement Workgroup's approach to identifying and disseminating quality measures for long-term services and supports that promote effective care transitions, improve health and quality of… (Long-Term Quality Alliance)
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)