Medicare and Medicaid for the Elderly and Disabled Poor
This fact sheet provides an overview of the role of Medicare and Medicaid in serving these beneficiaries, describes the health status of dual Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries, and discusses issues of managed care and access to care.This fact sheet is a summary of a longer Background Paper (#2132), which is also available.
Also of Interest
- The Connection Between Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Coverage Through Medicaid and Medicare
- What Does the Medicaid Eligibility Rule Mean for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries and the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)?
- 10 Things to Know About Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)