Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2275 PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)

ISSUED 02-01-08 – CHANGE NO. 07-08

I. BACKGROUND

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a federal program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). House Bill 1414 of the 2004-2005 Session of the North Carolina General Assembly mandated the development of PACE programs. The State of North Carolina has received approval from CMS to amend the state plan to include PACE as a state plan option.