Opportunities for MMPs, PACE organizations, and D-SNPs to Prevent
Identify, and Treat Opioid Addiction or Misuse among MedicareMedicaid Dually Eligible Beneficiaries
Guidance for: The purpose of this memorandum is to remind Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs), PACE
organizations, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) of their unique opportunities to
prevent, identify, and comprehensively treat opioid addiction or misuse among dually eligible enrollees.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: October 03, 2016
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