13 states where more than half of dual-eligible people choose Medicare Advantage

Becker's Healthcare July 31, 2023
Rylee Wilson

Around half of beneficiaries dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, according to a July 31 analysis from KFF.

A smaller proportion of dual-eligible members choose traditional Medicare compared to Medicare beneficiaries without Medicaid coverage — 51 percent of dual-eligible beneficiaries are enrolled in traditional Medicare, compared to 57 percent of non-dual eligible members.

Special needs plans are growing faster than the general MA program.

Here are 13 states where more than half of dual-eligible individuals are enrolled in Medicare Advantage:

1. Hawaii

Traditional Medicare: 28 percent

Dual-eligible MA plans: 57 percent

Non-dual-eligible MA plans: 15 percent

2. Arizona

Traditional Medicare: 30 percent

Dual-eligible MA plans: 44 percent

Non-dual-eligible MA plans:...

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