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Disability-Competent Care Webinar Compendium
Click Here to View the DCC Webinar Compendium Disability-competent care (DCC) is a participant-centered model that focuses on providing care and supports for maximum function and addressing the barriers to integrated, accessible care for individuals with disability. DCC responds to
[...]Published Date: December 28, 2023 -
Leveraging Person-Centered Language to Deliver Person-Centered Care: Spotlight on Commonwealth Care Alliance
Click Here to View the Spotlight on Commonwealth Care Alliance Person-centered language is a strategy to improve communication between health plans, providers, and the individuals in their care. By emphasizing that people are experts in their own health and identity
[...]Published Date: October 20, 2023 -
Resource Highlights: Influenza Vaccination
Click Here to Access the Resource Highlights Older adults and adults of any age with chronic conditions, including many people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, face increased risk of experiencing complications, including hospitalization or death, as a result of
[...]Published Date: October 2, 2023 -
Launching an Enrollee Advisory Committee
Click Here to View the Tip Sheet The 2023 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D final rule requires Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) to establish and maintain at least one enrollee advisory committee (EAC) for each state in which
[...]Published Date: July 28, 2023 -
Enrollee Advisory Committees: Navigating the Feedback Process
Click Here to Access the Tip Sheet The 2023 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D final rule requires Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) to establish and maintain at least one enrollee advisory committee (EAC) for each state in which
[...]Published Date: July 28, 2023 -
Resources to Help Health Plans Meet Communication Accessibility Requirements and Population Needs
Click Here to Access the Resource Guide Individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are more likely to need communication accommodations relative to the Medicare-only population, as over 50 percent of dually eligible individuals qualify for Medicare benefits
[...]Published Date: July 19, 2023 -
Engaging Hard-to-Reach Members – Vulnerable Populations
Effective member engagement can enhance a health plan’s ability to meet member needs and improve health outcomes. Active and consistent engagement is even more critical for members in vulnerable circumstances. Health plans may face challenges engaging members who experience housing
[...]Published Date: July 17, 2023 -
Community Care Plans – Spotlight on My Choice Wisconsin
My Choice Wisconsin (MCW) is a non-profit managed care organization with demonstrated success working collaboratively with local agencies and healthcare providers. The health plan provides two plans for people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: a Fully Integrated Dual Eligible
[...]Published Date: April 24, 2023 -
Spotlight on the SCAN Health Plan Personal Assistance Line
Senior Care Action Network (SCAN) is a mission-driven, non-profit health plan that aims to keep older adults healthy and independent. SCAN serves more than 280,000 members across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas.1 SCAN is the only Fully Integrated Dual Eligible
[...]Published Date: March 24, 2023 -
People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD): Telehealth Overview
Click Here to View the Brief Approximately eight percent of individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid under the age of 65 have an intellectual disability or related condition.1 People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) face disproportionate barriers when
[...]Published Date: February 21, 2023