This issue brief provides an overview of Regional Accountable Entities, organizations responsible for coordinating the physical and behavioral health care of the state's Medicaid members.
Integrated Programs for Dual Eligibles is a program that will offer a coordinated benefit package-including care coordination and care management- that is evidence based, promotes value, and contributes to the overall improved health for persons who are jointly eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Individuals who are entitled to Medicare coverage and are eligible for some form of Medicaid benefit are usually referred to as a dual eligible.