Simplifying the Medicare/Medicaid Buy-In Program Would Reduce Improper State Claims of Federal Funds

A study of the Medicare/Medicaid buy-in program was based on a review of pertinent Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures on the Medicare and Medicaid programs, with emphasis on the buy-in aspect; a review of applicable State regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the buy-in program, with emphasis on state procedures for claiming Federal sharing; and discussions with Federal and State officials.