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This document provides guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on financial models to integrate care for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, also referred

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How to fill out Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees

1. Gather relevant data on Medicare and Medicaid enrollees in your state.
2. Identify the current healthcare services being utilized by enrollees.
3. Analyze existing financial models that apply to integrated care.
4. Consult with stakeholders, including healthcare providers and state agencies, to understand their needs.
5. Create a budgeting framework that includes projected costs and savings from integrated care initiatives.
6. Include assumptions about enrollment and service usage in your financial model.
7. Use historical data to forecast financial outcomes and evaluate potential risks.
8. Finalize the financial model and prepare to present it to state decision-makers.

Who needs Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees?

1. State healthcare agencies responsible for administering Medicare and Medicaid.
2. Policy makers looking to improve care integration for dual eligibles.
3. Healthcare providers seeking to understand the financial implications of integrated care.
4. Advocacy organizations focused on dual eligible populations.
5. Researchers studying the impact of integrated care on health outcomes and costs.

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What is the financial alignment initiative for Medicare Medicaid enrollees?

The Financial Alignment Initiative is designed to provide individuals dually enrolled for Medicare and Medicaid with a better care experience and to better align the financial incentives of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

What type of payment model do Medicare Advantage programs use?

a Capitated Payment System The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pays Medicare Advantage plans a capitated, or fixed, prospective amount to cover care for each beneficiary.

What is an aligned Medicare plan?

Medicare Medi-Cal Plans (MMPs or Medi-Medi Plans) When dual eligible beneficiaries choose a Medicare plan that is an MMP, they are automatically enrolled in the Medi-Cal plan that aligns with their Medicare plan, so there is one organization coordinating care across both sets of benefits.

How to qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid?

To be dual eligible, persons must also be enrolled in either full coverage Medicaid or one of Medicaid's Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). Full coverage Medicaid covers physician visits, hospital services (in-patient and out-patient), laboratory services, and x-rays.

What are the financial models used in healthcare?

Many different U.S. healthcare financial models have been implemented in search of a model that best serves U.S. patients and physicians. Amongst these, three models currently dominate within the United States: FFS (Fee-For-Service), Capitation, and Salary.

What is the meaning of financial alignment?

Financial alignment is the process of ensuring that your strategic decisions are consistent with your financial goals and resources. It helps you avoid wasting time, money, and energy on initiatives that do not contribute to your bottom line or long-term vision.

What is the MMCO in healthcare?

The CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office (MMCO) has brought together reports, data, and other resources to help you better understand the health, health care needs, and health care experiences of individuals who are dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.

Which program provides financial support to states to provide health insurance to individuals who qualify based on their income?

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program.

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What is Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees?

Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees are frameworks and financial plans developed by states to better coordinate and manage the healthcare services for individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. These models aim to streamline care, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes.

Who is required to file Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees?

States that are implementing or proposing new financial models to integrate care for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees are required to file these models with the appropriate federal and state agencies to ensure compliance and alignment with existing regulations.

How to fill out Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees?

To fill out the Financial Models, states must provide detailed information about their proposed care integration strategies, financial projections, cost outcomes, and how these models will impact both Medicare and Medicaid services. This typically involves using specific templates and guidelines provided by federal agencies.

What is the purpose of Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees?

The purpose of these Financial Models is to facilitate the integration of care for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees, ensuring that they receive comprehensive and streamlined healthcare services, ultimately improving their health outcomes, reducing unnecessary expenditures, and enhancing overall system efficiency.

What information must be reported on Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees?

The information that must be reported includes the specific financial model details, expected costs and savings, a description of the target population, methodologies for evaluating outcomes, proposed care coordination strategies, and projected impact on both Medicare and Medicaid programs.