15 States Selected to Participate in HHS Demonstration Program to Integrate Care for Dual Eligibles

On April 15, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that 15 states have been selected to develop new and innovative ways to serve the Medicare and Medicaid dual eligible population in a more cost-effective and efficient manner. Through the “State Demonstrations to Integrate Care for Dual Eligible Individuals,” each of the 15 states will receive up to $1 million in federal funding to design a system that fully coordinates “primary, acute, behavioral, and long-term supports and services for dual eligible individuals.” Funding for this initiative was provided through a provision of the . . .