Rhode Island To Launch Phase Two Of Care Coordination Model For Dual Eligibles

On July 30, 2015, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it had entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Rhode Island on a second phase of the duals demonstration program that focuses on providing a more coordinated, person-centered care experience. The first phase enrolled dual eligibles in Medicaid care coordination programs; their Medicare services were not involved in this phase. In the upcoming Phase II, the duals will be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan for dual eligibles (D-SNP) that will manage all Medicare and Medicaid benefits, including long-term services and . . .