Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly

Acronym: PACE

PACE is a federal program that provides a capitated benefit for individuals age fifty-five (55) and older who meet nursing facility level of care. PACE features a comprehensive service delivery system and integrated Medicare and Medicaid financing. PACE is a unique capitated managed care benefit for the frail elderly provided by a not-for-profit or public entity that features a comprehensive medical and social service delivery system. It uses a multidisciplinary team approach in an adult day health center supplemented by in-home and referral service in accordance with participants' needs. PACE provides all the care and services covered by MedicareMA and Medicaid as well as additional medically-necessary care and services based on participants’ needs as determined by an interdisciplinary team. PACE serves frail older adults who need nursing home services but are capable of living in the community.