Health Affairs August 1, 2024
Editor’s Note
This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the state and federal levels to advance integrated care for those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The series is produced with the support of Arnold Ventures. Included articles are reviewed and edited by Health Affairs Forefront staff; the opinions expressed are those of the authors. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until October 31, 2024.
To improve care for people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, policy makers should modify the often-overlooked Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). MSPs are Medicaid programs that cover Medicare Part A...