Webinar: The Rise of Medicare/Medicaid Dual-Eligibles: Strategies and Responses

Wednesday, June 11, 20251:00p.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Pacific - 90-minutes Overview An aging population and other demographic shifts have led to a dramatic growth in “dual-eligible” Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries. The number of dual-eligibles in the U.S. grew by 20% from 2016 to 2022 alone, from 10 million to 12 million. This group is not only poorer than average, but much more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses and have substantial healthcare needs beyond that. Along with the growth in the dual-eligible population, there has been a significant shift toward their enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans, particularly special needs plans. There were more than 5.3 million dual-eligibles enrolled in such plans in 2023, and that number continues to grow. The growth of the dual-eligible population and the fact that a large proportion of them are being cared for by managed care plans suggest the payer and provider communities will continue to undergo extensive changes and preparations to p