ADvancing States has submitted comments regarding the Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates, Part C and Part D Payment Policies and 2019 draft Call Letter (the Call Letter). ADvancing States would like to specifically express our support for two proposals contained within the call letter: the expansion of allowable supplemental benefits, and the option for Special Needs Plans (SNPs) to provide enhanced disease management services. Based on our experience serving older adults and individuals with disabilities with medical and functional limitations, we believe that these new options will represent an incremental but important improvement for Medicare beneficiaries. Click here to read more.