Dual Eligible

Health insurer proposes plan for dual eligibles

October 18, 2010

Enrolling those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid in managed-care plans could save the United States up to $1.62 trillion over the next 25 years, according to health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group Inc.

MedPAC: Promising care models for dual eligibles face challenges

April 06, 2010

Problems persist when it comes to enrolling seniors dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid into integrated care programs, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission staff recently said.

New law strives to keep older adults at home

Liza Berger March 31, 2010

When you read between the lines of the healthcare reform law, its general intent becomes clear: The law is about increasing home- and community-based services (HCBS), and improving wellness and prevention.

Federal government gives states more than $4 billion to help with Medicare Part D 'clawback' costs

February 22, 2010

The Obama administration is granting $4.3 billion to states to help them offset the cost of Medicare drug coverage for those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Governor makes case for transferring costs of dual eligibles to federal government

January 14, 2010

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is attempting to build a "national, bipartisan movement" among big states to shift the costs of dual eligible beneficiaries to the federal government, according to recent reports.

Cardin amendment would work to expand assisted living residents' access to prescription drugs

December 10, 2009

Assisted living providers and advocates are cheering this week after Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced an amendment to the healthcare reform bill that seeks to improve some assisted living residents' access to the Medicare Part D prescription drug program and Medicaid benefits.

Long-term care advocates applaud provisions in Senate healthcare reform bill

November 20, 2009

The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging gave kudos to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others for including the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act in the newly introduced Senate healthcare reform bill.

Vote expected soon on Senate healthcare reform bill

October 07, 2009

A vote on Senate Finance Committee healthcare reform legislation could occur by the end of this week. The 262-page bill contains a number of amendments that could affect long-term care supports and services.