Cal MediConnect: A Summary of the MOU Between California and CMS
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On March 27, 2013, the State of California and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Federal-State partnership to implement the Dual Eligibles Integration Demonstration, also referred to as Cal MediConnect. This Fact Sheet provides background information about Cal MediConnect and summarizes the key points of the MOU.
Date Updated: 04/10/2013
Cal MediConnect is the state of California’s dual eligible demonstration pilot, to coordinate care for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. It is part of the state’s Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI).
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