Describes the experiences of 240 early clients in Personal Preference, the state's cash and counseling demonstration. Notes that 76 percent were still enrolled at the time of the nine-month interview, 17 percent had dropped out, and 7 percent had died. More than 7 out of 10 cash recipients said...

As states consider options for incorporating disease management programs into Medicaid, they can benefit from Medicare's experience in this area. This four-page issue brief summarizes a study of best practices in care coordination for people with chronic illnesses and suggests key factors for...

This report presents the first impact analysis results from a three-state demonstration in which disabled Medicaid enrollees eligible for personal assistance services get a cash allowance so they can hire whom they please or use the money to buy equipment or supplies, instead of obtaining...

This study reviews prior pilot projects and demonstrations for dual eligibles—those receiving both Medicare and Medicaid benefits—and finds support for modest Medicare savings through well-targeted interventions. The study cites a small number of fully integrated, capitated managed...