.Kamala Harris proposed expanding #Medicare to support more care at home for #OlderAdults. Supports to stay in the community are an important part of integrated, high-value care for people eligible for both Medicare & #Medicaid. nytimes.com/2024/10/08/us/…

More #MedicareAdvantage options mean more choices, but the volume can be overwhelming for some, especially those who are #DuallyElligible for #Medicare and #Medicaid. More from MedicareRightsCenter: bit.ly/4hgFE1j

#OpenEnrollment started, and people who are #DuallyEligible deserve more assistance choosing a plan because of their complex care needs. Read our policy priorities: bit.ly/4eWh7gu

Person-centered care is foundational to meaningful #integratedcare. @JusticeinAging explains why people who are #DuallyEligible need access to holistic services that address health-related social needs, community integration, and preventable health issues. bit.ly/4fiOfi8

The number of #MedicareAdvantage plans has doubled since 2018 per @MedicareRights, giving people a better chance of finding a plan that meets their needs. However, those eligible for both #Medicare and #Medicaid need resources to make informed decisions. bit.ly/4hgFE1j

Just 10% of people who are eligible for both #Medicare & Medicaid receive fully #integratedcare, according to Penn LDI. MMIA supports policies that bring fully integrated care to all people who are dually eligible people. bit.ly/3OBvLOz

Individuals who are #duallyeligible are typically older, sicker and need more complex care, ideally provided by an integrated Medicare and Medicaid plan. MMIA supports policies that help these people access necessary care. Read our policy priorities: bit.ly/4eWh7gu

.U.S. News & World Report examines the challenges of people who are #DuallyEligible face and highlights the need for state and community resources to support them. Read suggested strategies for navigating the complex systems: bit.ly/405vqsV

Dual eligibility experts discussed the challenges people face navigating #Medicare & #Medicaid and the future of policy improving integration. Watch & learn more about some considerations to make coverage more integrated for people who are #DuallyEligible. bit.ly/4gN3eSF

According to researchers published in Health Affairs, more than one in 10 individuals who are #DuallyEligible have an intellectual disability or related condition. #IntegratedCoverage options must meaningfully address their health & social needs. bit.ly/47EWh2d

MMIA member National MLTSS Health Plan Association developed a resource answering FAQs about #MedicareAdvantage enrollment. People who are #duallyeligible need tools that help them understand the enrollment process and their coverage options. bit.ly/4j9XCnj

MMIA is calling on @CMSgov to reduce the administrative burden for people who are #DuallyEligible for both #Medicaid and #Medicare. Improving #IntegratedCare helps these programs work better together. Learn more: bit.ly/4hOjiUA

Research from JAMA Network finds varying awareness of #Medicaid unwinding among #OlderAdults who are #DuallyEligible. Outreach & assistance are needed to help people who are dually eligible navigate the unwinding process and prevent gaps in care. bit.ly/40dTWrX

🚨 Join our team! ACHP is hiring a Senior Manager/AD of Policy w/ expertise in #Medicaid, Duals & the ACA. Learn more and apply today: achp.org/careers/senior…

#Medicare and #Medicaid go hand in hand, making life easier for people who are #DuallyEligible. And more than a third of them are under the age of 65. Read more about the challenges specific to younger dually eligible individuals from Health Affairs: bit.ly/3DsQIJw

Nearly 20% of #Medicare enrollees have #Medicaid – which can cover long-term care, dental, & vision, according to KFF . People who are #DuallyEligible rely on these Medicaid options to address their needs. bit.ly/4kWAfhM

In focus groups with Commonwealth Fund, #DuallyEligible adults under age 65 say they don't know where to turn for help understanding their coverage. More support navigating their insurance can help them get timely and appropriate care. bit.ly/41lh4oG

People #DuallyEligible under age 65 are more likely to have mental health conditions & face limitations on daily activities, according to Health Affairs. Health plans can support access by providing comprehensive care coordination. bit.ly/4hDizoF

A Center for Health Care Strategies report calls on states to build robust education campaigns about how #Medicare covers outpatient services for mental health + substance use, including for people covered by #Medicaid, who are more likely to need the services. bit.ly/44shIUB

A powerful story makes all the difference. That’s why Community Catalyst (🦋 @communitycatalyst.org) is working to amplify voices of #DuallyEligible individuals as federal policymakers consider how to improve their care and service. bit.ly/42Gt7z4