By contracting with various types of MCOs to deliver Medicaid program health care services to their beneficiaries, states can reduce Medicaid program costs and better manage utilization of health services. Improvement in health plan performance, health care quality, and outcomes are key objectives of Medicaid managed care. Some states are implementing a range of initiatives to coordinate and integrate care beyond traditional managed care.
The quick-lube chains usually recommend it be done every three months or 3,000 miles, but many mechanics would tell you that such frequent changes are overkill. Indeed, most car ownerâs manuals recommend changing out the oil less frequently, usually after 5,000 or 7,500 miles.
There was a time when 3 months or 3,000 miles was sound advice on when to change your oil, but times have changed. Angie Hicks, Angieâs List founder: âYears ago the time to change your oil was really simple â every three months or 3,000 miles. With the improvements made to engine oil as well as cars you need to depend on your ownerâs manual for the best recommendation of how frequently your car may need an oil change. It could be 3,000, 7,000, even 10,000 miles.â.