Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Study Finds ACA Replacement Plan Could Harm Dual-Eligibles

Today's blog highlights the recent Modern Healthcare article that continues to keep us updated on the most up-to-date happenings regarding the Affordable Care Act. The plan to completely modify Medicaid as part of this new bill could affect more than 11 million beneficiaries who were also covered by Medicare.

Steven Ross Johnson writes, "The population, commonly known as dual-eligibles, make up about 15% of the entire Medicaid population but account for 36% of Medicaid spending. Most dual-eligibles are 65 years or older but more than 4 million are younger adults living with severe disabilities." 



Be sure to read the article in its entirety HERE!

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