The Challenge Of Medicare And Medicaid Integration For Dual Eligible Individuals Under 65

Health Affairs February 24, 2025
Barbara Lyons, Jane Andrews, Henry Claypool

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.

Policy makers have been pursuing ambitious efforts to improve Medicare and Medicaid integration for individuals dually eligible for coverage under both programs. These legislative and regulatory efforts typically seek to implement integrated care through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, without recognizing the diverse needs of...

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