HI SR90

Requests the Department of Human Services to implement a demonstration project to integrate healthcare for individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare

Notes that the Department of Human Services is already working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on a dual integration demonstration project that includes Centers-approved dual eligible special needs plans

Identifies potential benefits of integrating Medicare and Medicaid management including decreased costs, improved healthcare quality, closed coverage gaps, reduced fragmented care, and streamlined administrative processes

Senate Committee on Ways and Means concurs with the intent and purpose of the resolution and recommends its adoption