People dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid constitute one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Four new research studies highlight the complex care needs, service utilization, and financing challenges for dual enrollees.
Medicaid’s role for postpartum coverage changed because of the pandemic’s continuous enrollment requirement. Case study participants from four states shared opportunities to promote continuous postpartum coverage after the public health emergency ends.
Around 15 million people could lose Medicaid coverage in the year following the end of the pandemic. But states can take steps to minimize unnecessary disenrollment and help find other coverage options.
In September 2021, we released a slightly revised report on professional development for home visitors and supervisors. As the field evolves, this report draws from the perspectives of home visiting professionals who provide direct services to families.