AHIP and several other healthcare organizations launched the Connecting to Coverage Coalition last week in an effort to make the upcoming Medicaid redetermination process run smoothly. The coalition's website includes studies on Medicaid redeterminations and frequently asked questions for enrollees. AHIP also released a report that shows 53.6% of those who will lose coverage will transition to employer-sponsored insurance and 21.2% will become uninsured.
Study: Medicare Advantage dual-eligibles less likely to miss care
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Dual-eligible Medicare Advantage beneficiaries were less likely to experience care disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic than dual-eligibles in traditional, fee-for-service Medicare, despite representing a more vulnerable patient population, according to a new study.
University of Chicago researchers analyzed more than 9,600 responses from a Medicare survey conducted from October to November 2020. They found 35% of Medicare Advantage dual-eligibles reported being unable to access a primary-care visit during the pandemic, compared with 51% of dual-eligibles enrolled in traditional Medicare, according to a study released on Tuesday. Dual-eligibles are individuals who qualify for Medicare and who also receive financial help and additional benefits from Medicaid.