Topic: Dual Eligibles

CVS is looking to expand its work on the social determinants of health through its new Destination: Health platform. 

Dual-eligible beneficiaries dropped from Medicaid still got Medicare Part D subsidies, even though eligibility criteria for both are the same.

In California's latest budget, legislators approved $62.4 million to help about 25,000 older people and those with disabilities get free Medi-Cal.

Dual eligible MA beneficiaries are likely to struggle with complex needs, which highlights the importance of making alternative benefits available.

For dually eligible beneficiaries, Medicare Advantage plans outperform Medicare fee-for-service plans, according to a new study from Avalere.

Between 2012 and 2015, 1.2 million Medicare patients were treated by providers who committed fraud or abuse—and many were from vulnerable populations.

The proposal would merge two programs, eliminate two more, and increase the withholding amount.

Medicare-related provisions in the law contain tremendous potential, but ensuring their proper implementation will require some work.

Although elderly/disabled and dual-eligible beneficiaries cost the most to insure, most of Medicaid's spending on them is fee-for-service payments.

Tailored meal delivery can save nearly $600 in monthly healthcare costs per beneficiary, according to a new study in Health Affairs.