MCP responsibility. Under the ODM contract, beginning April 1, 2016, the MCPs became responsible for retrospective eligibility periods when the beneficiary was previously enrolled with an MCP in the MMC program less than 90 days prior to re-enrolling with an MCP. ODM will provide capitation payments to the MCPs for beneficiaries meeting this criteria. We reviewed historical eligibility meeting the MCP retro-active eligibility criteria, as well as associated FFS expenses, and did not observe material or consistent cost differences between retro-active eligibility member months (meeting the specific 90 day criteria) and managed care member months. We have not adjusted the estimated benefit expense included in the rates for the retrospective eligibility policy change. FFS claims incurred during retrospective eligibility periods have been excluded from the base data.
