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Publication Date: July 2005
Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
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Research Area: Health
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The term “dual eligibles†generally refers to individuals who qualify for both Medicare benefits and all Medicaid benefits offered in their state. Although dual eligibles represent about one-eighth of Medicaid and one-sixth of Medicare beneficiaries, the high cost, significant needs, and considerable challenges in delivering Medicaid and Medicare services to this group have drawn the attention of both state and federal policymakers.