Medicare and Medicaid programs; programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE). Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), HHS. Interim final rule with comment period.

This rule establishes requirements for Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid. These are pre-paid, capitated programs for beneficiaries who meet special eligibility requirements and who elect to enroll. Programs must apply for approval and are evaluated in terms of specific criteria. Only a limited number of programs can be approved. Priority consideration will be given to applicants that have been operating under ongoing PACE demonstration projects.