SNPs and States: Overcoming the Challenges in Integrating Medicare and Medicaid Benefits
May, 2008 This presentation was given by James M. Verdier of Matematica Policy Research, Inc. at the 2008 Conference on Medicaid Managed Care held in Washington, DC, on May 20, 2008. The presentation covers: Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) represent a major opportunity to better integrate Medicare and Medicaid acute and long-term care for dual eligibles A way for SNPs to show how they can be "special" SNPs face major challenges in enrolling dual eligibles Over 80% are now in stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) State interest in contracting with SNPs to cover Medicaid benefits for duals . . .
