CMS GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience)

Medicare innovation model providing comprehensive dementia care coordination, caregiver education and training, and up to $2,500/year in respite services for qualifying caregivers. Launched July 2024 for an 8-year demonstration period. Participating health systems assign Care Navigators to coordinate clinical and community-based services.

Comprehensive dementia care package: (1) Care Navigator for clinical and community service coordination, (2) caregiver skills training and education, (3) up to $2,500/year in respite services (in-home, adult day, or facility-based), (4) support group services, (5) ad hoc one-on-one caregiver support calls, (6) 24/7 access to clinical support. Services delivered through participating health systems.

Eligibility

• Care recipient must have a qualifying disability