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Important information for Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) that wish to be considered for Fully Integrated Dual Eligible (FIDE) status

Guidance for organizations offering Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in contract year 2015 who are required to submit a Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) compliant State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC) by July 1, 2014.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 27, 2014

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