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Older adults who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have higher rates of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders than older adults with Medicare only.1 In addition, older adults with schizophrenia are more likely to have co-occurring chronic physical health

Supporting documents such as webinar slides, transcript, and additional resources are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below. In 2018, Resources for Integrated Care held the Supporting Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders webinar, which focused on screening

This provider spotlight features Advocates, a nonprofit organization located in Framingham, Massachusetts that provides comprehensive behavioral health and social services. The spotlight describes Advocates’ approach and strategies used to strengthen awareness and positive regard for peer support staff. Peer support

As more states shift to managed long-term services and supports (LTSS) for their Medicaid programs, your organization may need to contract with health plans. Health plans may be accustomed to contracting for institutional-based acute care services but may not have

Your organization may be required to change billing practices upon contracting, or entering into an agreement, with a health plan. Submitting a formal medical billing claim form may be a new experience for your organization. Your organization may be used

Behavioral health long-term services and supports (LTSS), such as health navigation, peer support, and developmental therapy, assist members in maintaining independence by coordinating resources and care, serving as mentors and personal models of recovery, and integrating appropriate developmental supports.  As

Home and community-based services (HCBS) encompass a broad range of services and supports designed to help older adults and people with disabilities live in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings. If your health plan operates in states

As your health plan becomes engaged with persons eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid – particularly those with behavioral health needs, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse challenges – you may find it necessary to provide behavioral health long-term services and

Many states are implementing managed long-term services and supports (LTSS) for their Medicaid populations, including those experiencing mental illness, addiction, or intellectual and developmental disabilities. For this reason, health plans in your area may be seeking providers who can deliver

More states are contracting with health plans to manage Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS). As a result, you may find yourself working with health plans instead of the state to provide care for your Medicaid clients. Contracting with a