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What does the Five-Year Period for Certain Demonstration Projects and Waivers provision of the final rule accomplish?

 In accordance with section 2601 of the Affordable Care Act, states have the option to request, subject to the approval of the Secretary, a five-year approval or renewal period for certain Medicaid waivers.  Specifically, this time period would apply for demonstration and waiver programs through which a State serves individuals who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits. This would permit, for example, a state to coordinate a 1915(i) HCBS State Plan Amendment with a 1915(b) managed care authority.

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