Timeline For Developing A Managed Long Term Services And Supports (MLTSS) Program

In May 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report prepared by Truven Health Analytics detailing the timeline of major activities that must occur in states in order to implement a managed long term services and supports (MLTSS) program. Each phase of the timeline is described in detail. The specific time required for each phase will vary by state, depending on such readiness factors as managed care infrastructure, stakeholder support and procurement policy . . .