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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 2015
The Star Rating System and Medicare Advantage Plans
This brief examines how star rating are calculated and considerations around how differences among beneficiary populations should be recognized. (National Health Policy Forum)
Other Resource | May 2015
Experiences with Financial Alignment Initiative Demonstration Projects in Three States: Feedback from Enrollees in California, Massachusetts, and Ohio
This report describes beneficiary experiences with enrollment processes, communication about the model of care, and understanding of care coordination services under the capitated model financial alignment demonstrations. (Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission)
Spotlight E-alert | April 2015
New Medicare Advantage Rates and Guidance: Implications for States Seeking to Better Integrate Services for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
ICRC Monthly Newsletter | April 2015
Integrated Care Update - April 23, 2015
Brief | April 2015
Reducing Avoidable Hospitalizations for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees in Nursing Facilities: Issues and Options for States
This brief outlines the options available to states in both capitated and fee-for-service arrangements to reduce avoidable hospitalizations from nursing facilities. (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Other Resource | March 2015
Empowering Dual Eligible Consumers through Information Exchange: Early Lessons from Cal MediConnect
This resource describes strategies used to communicate with consumers of California's In-Home Supportive Services program about the Cal MediConnect demonstration. (Personal Assistance Services Council of Los Angeles County)
ICRC Monthly Newsletter | March 2015
Integrated Care Update - March 20, 2015
ICRC Monthly Newsletter | March 2015
Integrated Care Update - March 13, 2015
Other Resource | March 2015
Meaningful Consumer Engagement: A Toolkit for Plans, Provider Groups and Communities
This toolkit provides resources to help health plans and providers engage consumer around the development of integrated care programs. (Community Catalyst)
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)
March 2015
Effect of PACE on Costs, Nursing Home Admissions, and Mortality: 2006-2011
This report examines the effects of PACE on Medicare and Medicaid expenditures, use of nursing facility use, and mortality. (Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation)
Other Resource | February 2015
Cal MediConnect Explained: Enrollment Options and Resources with Jane Ogle
This video for potential Cal MediConnect enrollees shows what the passive enrollment letters and envelopes look like, guides beneficiaries through their enrollment options, explains integrated care, benefit of care coordinators care teams, and the… (California Department of Health Care Services)
Study Hall Call | February 2015
State Perspectives on Contracting with Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan
This presentation highlights the ICRC technical assistance tool State Contracting with Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: Issues and Options and features a moderated panel discussion among representatives of three states (… (Integrated Care Resource Center)
Brief | February 2015
Strategies for Hiring and Training Care Managers in Integrated Programs Serving Medicare-Medicaid Beneficiaries
This brief shares strategies for hiring and training care managers for health plans with integrated care programs serving Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries. (Center for Health Care Strategies)
February 2015
Rebalancing in Capitated Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Programs: Key Issues from a Roundtable Discussion on Measuring Performance
This document summarizes key discussions during a roundtable with a group of federal and state officials and other experts on issues related to how rebalancing progress in capitated Medicaid MLTSS programs is measured. (Kaiser Family Foundation)