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Medicaid Plan PMPM Rates Rise 0.3 Percent in 2018 for TANF/CHIP In 19 States, 4 Percent for Expansion, HMAIS Analysis Shows

This week, our In Focus summarizes the findings of an HMA Information Services (HMAIS) analysis of Medicaid managed care rates in 2018 versus 2017. The analysis represents HMAIS’ first attempt at what will be an annual tracking of Medicaid managed care rate increases, which we will expand upon and refine over time with input from our readers and the Medicaid community. Complete results, including spreadsheets showing underlying analysis, will be made available to HMAIS subscribers. For information on how to subscribe, contact Carl Mercurio.

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MA Releases One Care Dual Demonstration 2.0 Request for Responses

This week, our In Focus reviews the Massachusetts One Care Dual Demonstration 2.0 request for responses (RFR), released by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). One Care will cover Medicare and Medicaid dual eligible adults with disabilities ages 21 through 64 and includes medical, behavioral, Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS), community supports, and care management services statewide.

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CMS Issues Medicare Advantage Advance Notice Part II and Draft Call Letter

On January 30, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Part II of the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2020 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates, Part C and Part D Payment Policies and 2020 Draft Call Letter. The Advance Notice and Call Letter includes proposed updates to MA payment rates and guidance to plan sponsors as they prepare their bids for CY 2020. Comments are due by 6:00 PM EST on Friday, March 1, 2019. The final Announcement and Call Letter will be published on April 1, 2019.

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HMA Expands Medicare Services, Team of Experts

Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading independent national healthcare consulting firm, is expanding its Medicare services and expert team of consultants.

Specializing in publicly funded healthcare, HMA has long been recognized as a leader in Medicaid consulting services. As Medicare continues to evolve and serve as a catalyst for payment and delivery system innovations, HMA is significantly expanding the depth and breadth of the firm’s expertise of the nation’s single largest health program.

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