RD115 - Quarterly Report on Progress of the Financial Alignment Demonstration for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees (1st Quarter - State Fiscal Year 2017)


Executive Summary:
The 2016 Appropriation Act, Item 306 ZZ(2) and AAAA(1) requires:

ZZ(2) The department shall include in the fall quarterly report required in paragraph AAAA. of this Item an annual update that details the implementation progress of the financial alignment demonstration. This update shall include, but is not limited to, costs of implementation, projected cost savings, number of individuals enrolled, and any other implementation issues that arise.

AAAA(1) The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) shall provide quarterly reports beginning on July 1, 2015, to the Governor, Director, Department of Planning and Budget and Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees on the implementation of the Commonwealth Coordinated Care program, including information on program enrollment, the ability of Medicare and Medicaid Managed Care Plans to ensure a robust provider network, resolution of provider concerns regarding the cost and technical difficulties in participating in the program, quality of care, and progress in resolving issues related to federal Medicare requirements which impede the efficient and effective delivery of care.