Click Here to Access the Spotlight Sixty-five percent of individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have two or more chronic conditions,1 and dually eligible individuals with disability in particular experience high rates of multiple chronic health conditions.2 In addition,

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Description: Effective 2023, any Medicare Advantage (MA) organization offering one or more Dual-Special Need Plans (D-SNPs) in a state must establish and maintain one or more enrollee advisory committee (EACs).1 EACs must serve the D-SNPs offered

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Description: During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members’ health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Description: Approximately 10% of individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid under the age of 65 have an intellectual disability or related condition.1 In general, Americans living with disabilities receive less preventive care, have a higher

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an array of educational resources and guidance to help support confidence in and access to COVID-19 vaccines. These approaches may be especially helpful for health plans serving people dually eligible for

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted delivery of health coaching and wellness planning for individuals with chronic health conditions. This tip sheet highlights promising practices on administering health coaching and wellness planning during COVID-19 for providers and health plans that serve

COVID-19 vaccination remains a key priority for Medicare and Medicaid Plans (MMPs) supporting individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. In early 2022, several MMPs across the country participated in conversations with CMS about COVID-19 booster vaccinations. These conversations highlighted

It is important for health plans that serve the dually eligible population to work to close the COVID-19 vaccine gap across all demographics.1 Approximately 62 percent of individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are over the age of 65.

The loss of friends and family due to COVID-19, continued isolation due to the fear of contracting COVID-19, economic job loss, and barriers with accessing health care services during the pandemic, are factors that contributed to an increase in mental

The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) has led to an increase in the number of homebound older adults at heightened risk for infection with COVID-19.1 In addition, the COVID-19 PHE has disproportionately affected individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid,