Medicare-Medicaid Integration Alliance

MMIA advocates for coverage assistance for people who are dually eligible so they have a clear understanding of their options and can make informed decisions about enrollment. Research from JAMA Network Open finds that older adults who were eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid during the recent unwinding had little awareness about the process, with many reporting they did not receive any communication about it. The redetermination process may be particularly challenging to older adults who are dually eligible due to their age, health risks and socioeconomic status. These findings demonstrate the critical need to address information gaps that interrupt care access. Read the JAMA research here: https://bit.ly/40dTWrX Learn about MMIA policy priorities: https://bit.ly/4eWh7gu

The Medicare-Medicaid Integration Alliance (MMIA) submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calling for the public release of State Medicaid Agency Contracts to increase program transparency and provide more detail about each state’s approach to integration. Read our letter: bit.ly/4hOjiUA #DuallyEligible #IntegratedCare #Medicare #Medicaid

January 1st marked the start of significant changes to Medicare Advantage enrollment and prescription drug plans. The change is meant to improve experiences and health outcomes, but people who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid may still have questions about what the changes mean for their often-complex coverage. To help clear up some of the confusion, MMIA member National MLTSS Health Plan Association developed a resource answering some of the most frequently asked questions from people who are dually eligible. Read the resource here: https://bit.ly/4j9XCnj We need to continue to make the enrollment process simpler for people who are dually eligible so resources like this aren’t necessary in the future. https://bit.ly/47EWh2d [FW1]?

The Health Affairs Forefront series "Medicare and Medicaid Integration" shines light on the challenges of people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid and shares research, insights, and commentary to inform policies to improve their care at the state and federal levels. https://bit.ly/3Chefg5 #Medicare #Medicaid #DuallyEligible

Elevating the challenges of people eligible for Medicare and Medicaid illuminates how difficult navigating both programs can be. It’s critical to continue having conversations about ways to support people who are dually eligible and keep their needs at the forefront. Experts at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI) did just that as they examined some of the issues with navigating the two systems. Watch the full discussion to learn not only about the challenges faced by people who are dually eligible but some solutions to make meaningful change: https://bit.ly/4gN3eSF #Medicare #Medicaid

Most people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have low incomes and complex health and social needs. Integrated coverage can make a marked difference in the lives of the more than 12 million dually eligible people across the country. Read about MMIA’s vision for the future of care integration: https://lnkd.in/dtpWrVxA #Medicare #Medicaid #DuallyEligible #CoordinateCareNow

A study by NORC at the University of Chicago provides a critical look into the impact of Medicaid unwinding on people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: 1. More than 1.6 million dually eligible people lost full Medicaid coverage since the unwinding began in April 2023 2. Only 2% have re-enrolled in Medicaid 3.The number of people who are dually eligible that lost coverage varies widely by state Dually eligible individuals need policies that simplify enrollment so that people who are eligible for the program and stay enrolled. They also need their coverage simplified through improving the integration of Medicare and Medicaid. Learn about our policy priorities: https://lnkd.in/dtpWrVxA Read the full NORC report here: https://bit.ly/3V3TdYy #DualEligible #Medicaid #Medicare #IntegratedCare

A blog from the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI) details the challenges people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid often face and offers recommendations for reforms. “Only about 10% of dually eligible individuals receive Medicare and Medicaid through fully integrated plans that manage benefits and spending across both programs. The rest have largely uncoordinated coverage, with separate Medicare and Medicaid insurance cards and coverage rules that are not harmonized,” writes Senior Fellow Eric Roberts. MMIA supports policy changes that address gaps in the system and ensure every person who is dually eligible has access to meaningfully integrated coverage. Read our policy priorities: https://bit.ly/4eWh7gu Read the full Penn LDI blog here: https://bit.ly/3OBvLOz #DualEligible #Medicare #Medicaid #IntegratedCare?

The increase of Medicare Advantage choices gives people more options, but the volume can be overwhelming for some, especially those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Rights Center shares how decision-making tools can help dually eligible people choose what’s best for them. https://bit.ly/4hgFE1j More on our policy priorities here: https://bit.ly/4eWh7gu #IntegratedCare #Medicare #Medicaid #DualEligible #MedicareAdvantage

Open enrollment is here, and neutral advisors could help people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid make informed decisions. Unfortunately, there is often little guidance available. ? ? MMIA is committed to supporting solutions like neutral advisors that improve healthcare for the millions of people eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more about our policy priorities:?https://bit.ly/4eWh7gu ? #IntegratedCare #Medicare #Medicaid #DualEligible?#OpenEnrollment