Dual-eligible

The term “dual eligible” refers to people who are covered at the same time by both Medicare and Medicaid. As most people on Medicare are 65 or older, dual eligibles are typically both elderly and low-income. Depending on which one of four dual eligibility groups they qualify for, dual eligibles will receive Medicaid benefits plus coverage for Medicare Part A (hospital) and/or Part B (medical) premiums, and in some cases, other Medicare costs (coinsurance, deductibles, copayments).