Medicaid Unwinding Experiences in Dual-Eligible Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Dual-eligible older adults rely on Medicaid to pay for Medicare premiums and cost sharing in addition to supplemental services including dental and long-term care. However, the unique experiences of dual-eligible older adults with Medicaid unwinding remain unknown.

Objective

To assess the awareness and experiences of dual-eligible older adults with Medicaid redetermination.

Design, setting, and participants

A cross-sectional national survey of community-dwelling US adults aged 65 years or older with incomes less than or equal to 100% of the federal poverty level, via internet and telephone, was conducted from January 23 through February 19, 2024. Participants were recruited from NORC probability-based and 2 additional national nonprobability panels.

Main

SUBMITTER: Tipirneni R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11724338 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature