How Does Use of Medicaid Wraparound Services by Dual-Eligible Individuals Vary by Service, State, and Enrollees’ Demographics?

In 2021, 12.9 million people received health coverage through both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. For those “dual-eligible individuals,” Medicare is the primary payer and covers medical acute and post-acute…

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Traditional Medicare Spending Fell Almost 6% in 2020 as Service Use Declined Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, spending for conventional Medicare beneficiaries declined for the primary time in additional than 20 years. The drop in spending adopted the sharp decline in the usage of well…

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