The Connection Between Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Coverage Through Medicaid and Medicare October 24, 2024 Issue Brief This analysis examines who was eligible for Medicare and/or Medicaid between 2002 and 2022 because they received disability benefits from one of the country’s Social Security disability programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Many who receive SSDI and SSI qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, known as dual-eligible individuals.
The Landscape of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Arrangements for Dual-Eligible Individuals Across States October 24, 2024 Issue Brief This issue brief merged beneficiary-level Medicare and Medicaid data from 2021 to document sources of coverage for dual-eligible individuals nationwide and by state.