Challenges in Medicare and Medicaid Dual Eligibility Impact Healthcare Outcomes
Over 12 million low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities in the U.S. are covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, creating a dual eligible population that relies on separate government healthcare programs. This dual coverage often results in a fragmented and disjointed system that complicates care coordination. The inefficiencies contribute to poorer health outcomes, elevated healthcare costs, and operational challenges for providers and payers within the insurance landscape.