Issue Brief: Improving Care for Individuals Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid - Preliminary Findings from Recent Evaluations of the Financial Alignment Initiative
The Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation and the Commonwealth Fund have published an issue brief, "Improving Care for Individuals Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Preliminary Findings from Recent Evaluations of the Financial Alignment Initiative."
Nearly 12 million older adults and people with disabilities qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. The Financial Alignment Initiative (FAI), launched in 2013, aims to improve care for these individuals by combining Medicare and Medicaid benefits into one managed care plan. The issue brief reviews key findings from recent evaluations from five states pursuing the FAI.
The team found that there is more work to do to make sure that these demonstrations improve coordination of care for beneficiaries, and highlight considerations for future integrated care initiatives.
To read the issue brief, click here.
