Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
medicare · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Rule · Published 1999-11-24 · 64 FR 66234
Document
Document number
99-29706
Federal Register citation
64 FR 66234
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with comment period.
Category
medicare
Sub-agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Publication date
1999-11-24
HHS docket
HCFA-1903-IFC
Abstract
This rule establishes requirements for Programs of All- inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid. These are pre-paid, capitated programs for beneficiaries who meet special eligibility requirements and who elect to enroll. Programs must apply for approval and are evaluated in terms of specific criteria. Only a limited number of programs can be approved. Priority consideration will be given to applicants that have been operating under ongoing PACE demonstration projects.