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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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March 2015
HCBS Basic Element Review Tool for Statewide Transition Plans Version 1.0
This tool will be used by CMS to perform compliance reviews on state Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Transition Plans. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Study Hall Call | January 2015
Building and Validating LTSS Provider Networks
This presentation examines strategies for states establishing Medicaid MLTSS or integrated care programs to ensure that health plans develop LTSS provider networks to address beneficiaries' diverse needs. (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Other Resource | July 2014
Identifying Community-Based Resources: Key Considerations for Health Plans
This fact sheet for health plans lists community-based resources and how they may help to address the needs of Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. (Resources for Integrated Care)
Other Resource | June 2014
Implementation of the Home and Community Based Services Settings Rule
This presentation provides information about the Medicaid HCBS Final Rule along with tools and resources for state advocates to assist with implementation. (National Council on Aging)
Other Resource | January 2014
Medicare Advantage Network Adequacy Requirements, D-SNPs, and State Contracting Options
This document summarizes a telephone discussion among states, CMS, the National Association of Medicaid Directors, and ICRC regarding Medicare Advantage network adequacy requirements and their application to D-SNPs. (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Other Resource | December 2013
Ready, Set, Go! The Readiness Review Process for Care Coordination and Provider Network Adequacy in Five States
This report spotlights the approaches used by five states - Arizona, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin - to ensure managed care organizations are ready to provide care coordination services to consumers and adequate access to needed long-… (AARP Public Policy Institute)
Brief | July 2013
Developing Provider Networks for Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Programs: Considerations for States
This brief presents considerations for provider network development, reviews recent guidance, and offers examples of state practices for establishing MLTSS network adequacy standards. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
May 2013
Transitioning Long Term Services and Supports Providers Into Managed Care Programs
This paper identifies concerns and considerations in incorporating traditional LTSS providers into a managed care program. (Truven Health Analytics)
May 2013
Summary of Essential Elements of Managed Long Term Services and Supports Programs
This document provides a summary of the ten key elements that CMS expects to see incorporated into new and existing state Medicaid MLTSS programs. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
May 2013
Guidance to States Using 1115 Demonstrations or 1915 (b) Waivers for Managed Long Term Services and Supports Programs
This document describes the ten key elements that CMS expects to see incorporated into new and existing state Medicaid MLTSS programs. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)