Local News

rss

Coordinated Care Initiative (Duals Project) Update

By the California Medical Association Background The 2012 budget authorized the Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI), which would allow persons eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal (dual eligibles) to receive medical, behavioral, long-term supports and services (LTSS), and home- and community-based services coordinated through a single health plan in eight counties (Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Mateo, and Santa Clara). CCI contains two main components: 1) Cal MediConnect-transitioning individuals who are eligible for both Medi-Cal and Medicare (duals) away from fee for service and into managed care; ...