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Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Final Rule (CMS 2390-F) Strengthening the Delivery of Managed Long Term Services and Supports

On April 21, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on managed care in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). As states increasingly turn to managed care to deliver long term services and supports (MLTSS) to seniors and people with disabilities enrolled in Medicaid, CMS has strengthened approaches to MLTSS programs and beneficiary protections, while allowing states flexibility in program design and administration.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/67757

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Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Final Rule (CMS 2390-F) Strengthening Program and Fiscal Integrity and Accountability

On April 21, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on managed care in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This document discusses how the final rule will strengthen the fiscal integrity of Medicaid and CHIP managed care.

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Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Final Rule (CMS 2390-F) Strengthening States’ Delivery System Reform Efforts

On April 21, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on managed care in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).The final rule contains several provisions designed to strengthen states’ delivery system reform efforts and support local priorities and initiatives while ensuring quality of care for Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Final Rule (CMS 2390-F) Strengthening the Consumer Experience

On April 21, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on managed care in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)This final rule updates the options available to states and Medicaid and CHIP managed plans to communicate with beneficiaries.

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Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Notice of Proposed Rule Making (CMS 2390-F) Strengthening Managed Care in CHIP

On April 21, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on managed care in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The rule, which is the first overhaul of Medicaid and CHIP managed care regulations in more than a decade, advances the Administration’s efforts to modernize the health care system to deliver better care, smarter spending, and healthier people.

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Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Final Rule (CMS 2390-F) Improved Alignment with Medicare Advantage and Private Coverage Plans

On April 21, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on managed care in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The rule, which is the first overhaul of Medicaid and CHIP managed care regulations in more than a decade, advances the Administration’s efforts to modernize the health care system to deliver better care, smarter spending, and healthier people.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/67752

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Community First Choice: Final Report to Congress

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Community First Choice (CFC) Final Report to Congress. This CFC benefit allows states the option of adding home and community-based attendant services and supports to their State plans. The CFC report is required by the Affordable Care Act. The findings from four states that have implemented the Community First Choice benefit -- California, Montana, Maryland, and Oregon-- are described in the report

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/67506

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Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP

On March 15, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission released the March 2016 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP. The authorizing statute of MACPAC requires the commission to submit a report to Congress by March 15 and June 15 each year. This report focuses on three aspects of Medicare: Support for safety-net hospitals; delivery of care for people with behavioral health conditions; and coverage for low and moderate income children.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/67505

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The Duals Demonstration: A First Glimpse at Lessons Learned

Justice in Aging published an issue brief that offers an analysis of the findings from the evaluation of the Financial Alignment Initiative (FAI), commonly known as the dual eligible demonstration. Research Triangle Institute was contracted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct this evaluation, which focused on the first six months of operation of the demonstration in each of the seven states where it was rolled out.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/67477

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Medicaid & CHIP: December 2015 Monthly Applications, Eligibility Determinations, and Enrollment Report

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their monthly report for December 2015 on Medicaid and CHIP application, eligibility determination, and enrollment data. States provides data to CMS on factors related to key application, eligibility and enrollment processes using the Medicaid and CHIP Performance Indicator Project. The data is then used to inform CMS on the operations of the programs in each state and to share state performance data publicly.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/67438

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