People with Disabilities and Medicaid Managed Care: Key Issues to Consider

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Article Publication Date: 
2/13/2012
Summary: 
This issue brief looks at issues related to the development and implementation of managed care programs with the capacity to serve Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities. Drawing on existing research on Medicaid managed care and people with disabilities, the brief highlights policy considerations related to setting plan payment rates, developing adequate provider networks and delivery systems, and ensuring sufficient beneficiary protections and plan oversight.
Populations: 
Physical Disabilities
Programs/Initiatives: 
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Keywords: 
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managed care organizations (MCOs); fee-for-service (FFS); capitation rates; medical loss ratios (MLR); provider networks; integrating behavioral health care; delivery systems; engagement; informed choice; choice counselors; managing transitions

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Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured
kcmu@kff.org
Phone: 
202-347-5270

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53050