The Commonwealth Fund10d
New Rules for Special-Enrollment Periods for Dual Eligibles Take Effect, but Concerns Remain About Plan Availability and Broker Incentives
Dual eligibles — that is, people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid — have a wealth of Medicare options. These ...
The Commonwealth Fund17d
Improving Medicare–Medicaid Integration: Priorities of Dual-Eligible Adults Under Age 65
Medicaid integration efforts proceed, policymakers need to recognize and address the specific needs of dually eligible individuals under age 65.
AOL8d
Dual-Eligible Medicare & Medicaid Coverage
Medicare and Medicaid are government funded health insurance plans in the United States. Learn about the plans and eligibility here. A person may be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid ...
Crain's Chicago Business3d
Health plans get $12B in contracts to cover Illinoisans eligible for both Medicare, Medicaid
The new dual-eligible managed care program is a low- to no-cost program for members who have particularly complex medical ...
Health Affairs10d
Rewarding Medicare Advantage D-SNPs That Provide The Best Value
State Medicaid agencies can improve D-SNP financial transparency and reward those D-SNPs that provide the best value to ...
Who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in California? Beneficiaries with dual eligibility
In California, some individuals qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal, a status known as dual eligibility or "Medi-Medi." ...
Modern Healthcare10d
Medicare Special Needs Plan enrollment beats expectations
Special Needs Plans boosted a sluggish Medicare Advantage market during the annual enrollment period for 2025, a Modern ...
Socioeconomically disadvantaged people still underusing emergency department services in the wake of COVID-19: Study
New research finds that socioeconomically disadvantaged groups may still be underusing emergency departments for potentially ...
Is Wegovy covered by Medicare? You may be able to get it, but only if you are in this specific situation
Wegovy has gained attention as a powerful weight loss medication, especially for those struggling with obesity. However, if ...
McKnight's Long-Term Care News8d
1 in 7 Medicaid users go to nursing home after cancer diagnosis, study finds
One in 7 Medicaid beneficiaries received care at a nursing home after they were newly diagnosed with cancer, a new study finds.
EurekAlert!3d
Socioeconomically disadvantaged people still underusing emergency department services in the wake of the COVID pandemic
Socioeconomically disadvantaged groups may still be underusing emergency departments for potentially serious illnesses in the wake of the COVID pandemic, despite an overall rebound in emergency ...