How States Structure MLTSS Programs Differently and Why It Matters
LTSS programs can look very different from state to state. Learn how design choices shape access, coordination, accountability, and the consumer experience.
Medicaid managed care
Who Is MLTSS Designed For? Understanding the Populations States Prioritize in Managed LTSS
MLTSS programs are designed for different populations across states, from older adults and people with physical disabilities to dual-eligible members and individuals with I/DD or behavioral health needs.
MLTSS 101: What Managed Long Term Services and Supports Really Means for Consumers, States, and Providers
MLTSS is one of the most consequential design choices in Medicaid. This overview explains where it came from, what it covers, why it matters, and how value-based payment is increasingly shaping MLTSS contracts.
Florida Implements Changes to Medicaid Managed Care System
Florida’s Medicaid managed care system has undergone major changes, including new contracts and a reduced number of service regions, affecting millions of residents.
Florida Expands Behavioral Health and Supportive Housing Assistance Pilot
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration proposes an expansion of its Behavioral Health and Supportive Housing Assistance Pilot, aiming to provide better access to services for residents with mental health and substance use disorders.
Florida Set to Spend $143 Billion on Medicaid Managed Care Contracts
Florida plans to allocate $143 billion to Medicaid managed care over six years, aiming to enhance healthcare for the poor, elderly, and disabled, under new contracts beginning in 2025.
Centene Secures Renewed Medicaid Contract in Iowa
Centene Corporation continues its role in Iowa’s Medicaid program with a new six-year managed care contract, maintaining stability for beneficiaries and aligning contract timelines.
A New Era of Medicaid Managed Care Transforming IDD Care in Florida
Explore how Florida’s innovative Medicaid Managed Care pilot program aims to reshape healthcare for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities IDD, offering insights into the potential benefits and challenges of this transformative approach.
Florida Advances Managed Care for Developmental Disabilities with New Pilot Program
Florida Medicaid announces a tentative decision to award Florida Community Care a contract to test managed care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, marking a potential shift in care delivery.
Addressing the Challenges to Utilizing Medicaid Managed Care for Behavioral Health Issues
Explore the challenges states face integrating behavioral health services into Medicaid managed care, from administrative burdens to workforce shortages, and learn about innovative solutions being implemented