Webinar: Supporting States to Build Better Programs for Dually Eligible Individuals

There is a significant opportunity to enhance and better align programs for individuals eligible for full Medicaid and Medicare benefits (dually eligible individuals). Most individuals currently access care and supports that are fragmented across the two programs. With new tools available, states have great opportunity to adopt approaches to improve individuals’ experiences, outcomes, and quality of life. States can also address the cost-shifting that occurs between the two programs and develop efforts to maximize Medicare service coverage. However, states need support to develop expertise and capacity to take on dual integration.  

Join this webinar with Altarum Medicare-Medicaid Services for States (AMMS) to hear how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recent CY 2023 MA and Part D Rule provides states with new tools to coordinate and integrate care for this population with Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP). Also, learn of ways to strengthen state capacity to build better programs for dually eligible individuals. The webinar will spotlight the state of Virginia’s journey using innovative program approaches to advancing this important work.

Panelists: 

• Nancy Archibald, Associate Director for Integrated Care, Federal Programs, Center for Health Care Strategies
• Lindsay Barnette, Director for Models, Demonstrations, and Analysis Group, Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
• Karen Kimsey, former Medicaid Director, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services  
• Stacey Lytle, Health Equity Coordinator, Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
• Arielle Mir, Vice President of Healthcare, Arnold Ventures   

Sarah Barth, Executive Director of Altarum Medicaid-Medicare Services for States, will moderate the event. 

About Altarum Medicaid-Medicare Services for States

Altarum Medicare-Medicaid Services for States (AMMS) is a nonprofit organization that helps states create financially sustainable solutions to advance health, health equity, wellness, and independent living for dually eligible individuals. We enhance state capacity by providing exceptional national expertise around dual eligible and long-term services and supports (LTSS) policy and program administration. Our state-specific, data-driven approaches improve health equity and outcomes while efficiently managing Medicaid dollars.