LTQA is pleased to endorse the Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid Act (AIM Act), a bipartisan bill to require states to develop a strategy for integrating and coordinating health benefits for full-benefit dually eligible beneficiaries. On May 19, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing focused on senior mental health and integrated care during which Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and … Read More
Report and Webinar: Policy Recommendations for Congress to Advance New Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage
Publication Date: May 2022 Based on several years of research tracking the initial implementation and progress of Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) in Medicare Advantage, a new policy report from LTQA and ATI Advisory outlines three policy recommendations for Congress to advance supplemental benefits for Medicare beneficiaries with complex care needs. Broadly, these include modifying eligibility criteria … Read More
Webinar: The Future of New Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage
Event Date: May 17, 2022 Speakers: Meena Seshamani, Director of Medicare , Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Kali Peterson, Program Officer, The SCAN FoundationMary Kaschak, Chief Executive Officer, LTQA Panelist: Tyler Cromer, Principal, ATI AdvisoryKelly Cronin, Deputy Administrator, Center for Innovation and Partnership, Administration for Community LivingChristine Aguiar Lynch, Vice President of Medicare and Managed Long-Term Services and Supports, … Read More
Comments: Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule
On March 7, 2022, LTQA submitted comments on the Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs proposed rule. LTQA appreciates CMS’ efforts to support MA beneficiaries with serious, chronic conditions and functional needs through this Proposed Rule. In our comments, we highlight several considerations on the provisions with … Read More
Resource: Analysis of the CY2023 Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule: Impacts on Non-Medical Supplemental Benefits
LTQA and ATI Advisory are pleased to share our early insights on the CY 2023 MAPD Proposed Rule with a focus on the key provisions impacting non-medical supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage (MA). These provisions include standardizing social determinants of health questions in the health risk assessment, maximum out-of-pocket limits, coordination of Medicaid and MA supplemental benefits, marketing and communications, … Read More
Report: Non-Medical Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage
Read LTQA and ATI Advisory’s latest work on new, non-medical supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage. Publications include a Progress Report, providing the latest research on the landscape of supplemental benefits, and a Policy Brief, outlining administrative policy recommendations for CMS. Recent policy developments, including the CHRONIC Care Act and administrative changes, have given Medicare Advantage (MA) plans increased flexibility to offer non-medical supplemental benefits to help meet … Read More
Webinar: Delivering on the Promise of the CHRONIC Care Act
Event Date: November 16, 2021 Speakers: Kali Peterson, Program Officer, The SCAN FoundationTyler Cromer, Principal, ATI AdvisoryMary Kaschak, Chief Executive Officer, LTQA Panelists:Kelly Cronin, Deputy Administrator, Center for Innovation and Partnership, Administration for Community LivingKatherine Peters, Sr. Director, Medicare Product, Centene CorporationAndy Friedell, CEO and Founder, healthAlign On Tuesday, November 16, from 1-2 pm ET, LTQA and ATI Advisory held … Read More
Webinar: A Fresh Look at Caregiving: Driving Solutions
On Monday, October 18th, 2021, LTQA hosted an interactive panel discussion that explored innovations to support caregivers and the impact of legislation such as the RAISE Act and the recent HCBS FMAP funding increase in response to COVID-19. Moderated by Carol Raphael of Manatt Health, panelists Greg Link (Administration for Community Living), Bea Rector (Washington State Department of Social and … Read More
Webinar: Lessons from Universal LTSS Programs Around the World
On Friday, September 10th, LTQA hosted a webinar on international experiences with designing universal long-term services and supports (LTSS) programs and their implications on designing such programs in the US. Ben Veghte shared an overview of LTSS programs abroad and lessons from the German LTSS program as described in his recent National Academy of Social Insurance report, Designing Universal Long-Term Services … Read More
Blog: A Call For Improved Data Collection on the LTSS Needs Of Working-Age Adults with Disabilities
Release Date : August, 2021 LTQA’s Research and Policy Director, Christina Wu, coauthored a Health Affairs blog with the Commonwealth Fund’s Corinne Lewis titled, “A Call For Improved Data Collection On The Long-Term Services And Supports Needs Of Working-Age Adults With Disabilities”. This piece explores the importance of filling data gaps on LTSS needs of working-age adults with disabilities and … Read More