Meidcaid benefit eligibility. People who are jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid and who are eligible to receive benefits from both programs. All dual-eligible beneficiaries qualify for full Medicare benefits, which cover their acute and postacute care. Dual-eligible beneficiaries vary, however, in the amount of Medicaid benefits for which they qualify. The dual-eligible population can be divided into “full duals” and “partial duals” on the basis of the Medicaid benefits that people are eligible to receive. At a minimum, all dual-eligible beneficiaries qualify to have the Medicaid program pay their premiums for Part B of Medicare (and for Part A, if applicable).
Possible enumeration values:
| Name | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| None |
0 |
No Meidcaid benefits (only Madicare) |
| Partial |
1 |
Medicare and patial Meidcaid benefits |
| Full |
2 |
Medicare and full Meidcaid benefits |