A New Resource Released for Beneficiaries Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid

kow5101 February 12, 2023

This resource from an agency that provides analysis and advice to the U.S. Congress gives an overview of dual-eligible beneficiaries who receive benefits from both Medicare and Medicaid. Data from the calendar year 2020 depicts beneficiary demographics, eligibility pathways, utilization and spending patterns, and more. A table on page 35 includes a breakdown of beneficiaries based on urban or rural residence.

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