Integrated Programs for Dual Eligibles is a program that will offer a coordinated benefit package-including care coordination and care management- that is evidence based, promotes value, and contributes to the overall improved health for persons who are jointly eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Individuals who are entitled to Medicare coverage and are eligible for some form of Medicaid benefit are usually referred to as a dual eligible.

In May 2012, Colorado submitted a proposal to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining its plan to integrate care for approximately 45,000 Coloradans who are fully eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are not already participating in another recognized system that provides care coordination. The Department intends to expand upon its current Accountable Care Collaborative...