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Managed Care·July 15, 2026

Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries Show Higher Chronic Condition Rates Driving Spending Patterns

A new issue brief analyzes enrollment and spending patterns for dual-eligible individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, focusing on how chronic condition prevalence drives higher average per-person costs. The analysis uses recent data on chronic conditions to profile this population's health status and associated expenditures. Dual-eligible beneficiaries represent a disproportionately high-cost, high-need segment often served through integrated Medicare-Medicaid plans (D-SNPs and FIDE SNPs). The findings provide context for managed care organizations managing dual-eligible populations on how chronic disease burden correlates with spending.

Why it matters

Dual-eligible beneficiaries account for a significant share of Medicaid managed care costs and require integrated care coordination strategies; understanding chronic condition drivers helps MCOs design targeted care management programs and refine risk-adjustment strategies.

Managed Care · Long-Term Care · LTSS

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