Comprehensive Care for Dual Eligible Individuals Act This bill provides states with the option to establish a separate health care program for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Programs must provide a core package of covered benefits to address the individualized medical, behavioral, long-term care, and social needs of enrollees, including all basic Medicare and Medicaid benefits. States may receive federal matching payments in accordance with a specified formula; the bill provides funds for the Federal Coordinated Health Care Office to implement the bill.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Health
Comprehensive Care for Dual Eligible Individuals Act
USA117th CongressS-4635| Senate
| Updated: 7/27/2022
Comprehensive Care for Dual Eligible Individuals Act This bill provides states with the option to establish a separate health care program for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Programs must provide a core package of covered benefits to address the individualized medical, behavioral, long-term care, and social needs of enrollees, including all basic Medicare and Medicaid benefits. States may receive federal matching payments in accordance with a specified formula; the bill provides funds for the Federal Coordinated Health Care Office to implement the bill.