An Agenda For CMS: Strengthen Integrated Care Programs For Dually Eligible Adults With Behavioral Health Needs Ellen BreslinandDennis Heaphy April 20, 2026

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/agenda-cms-strengthen-integrated-care-programs-dually-eligible-adults-behavioral-health?utm_campaign=forefront&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9nNVIFTmqbXsq9HnlWQ_Tf4cZwMkJMJzXnQCtRXWyZrNBiibqwxBsW0cTvGM9QCqJY6UkJacjECcER2NdtawOC3IXVeg&_hsmi=415566602&utm_source=hasu Congress has an obligation to direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to partner with state Medicaid leaders and disability advocates to protect full-benefit, dually eligible adults with behavioral health needs from harm.