OAR 411-045-0000: Purpose

(1) The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a permanent provider type under Medicare that allows states the option to pay for PACE services under Medicaid. The PACE program is capitated by both Medicare and Medicaid to provide all medical and long-term care services. (2) The intent of these rules is to implement the PACE program as administered by the Department of Human Services and to address the responsibilities of the Department as the state administering agency under 42 CFR 460, that includes additional obligations of coordination with CMS in the administration of the Medicare aspects of the PACE program. The Department will regularly consult with CMS in conducting related responsibilities and in the implementation of the PACE program through the submission of appropriate state plan amendments and the PACE program agreement.