HelpDUAL Editors have just uploaded the September enrollment update — DUAL now counts 2,413,518 enrollees in 593 plans in 22 different programs. With this update, we're also pleased to point out a new website enhancement. You can now view Calculated Total Enrollment and Average Star Ratings for your customized data selection in the search tool. Try it!
Check In-App Downloads to get the latest Excel spreadsheets featuring September enrollment numbers — these spreadsheets are updated monthly as part of your DUAL subscription:
• Current list of Duals Plans, with latest available enrollment numbers
• Complete list of Duals Programs with full descriptions and total program enrollment
• Month-over-month enrollment comparisons per plan
NEW DATA
• DUAL now includes New Hampshire’s Medicaid Care Management program, which began enrolling dual eligibles this month. View the in-app download DUAL Programs-Latest Data in Excel for more detailed information on the program. DUAL expects initial enrollment data will be available in October.
• DUAL continues to track strong enrollment gains in the Michigan demo, up another 24.18% this month. Passive enrollment has begun to fizzle out in other states, with the Texas demo only up 2.87%, and California down 1.17%, even with Orange County’s passive enrollment period in full swing.
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New Developments in the Duals Arena
• New Hampshire Moves Duals Into Medicaid Managed Care
• Kaiser to Test Demo-Like Coordination Model for Colorado Medicaid Beneficiaries
• CMS Study Could Lead to Some Star Ratings Relief for Duals Plans
• Molina Acquires First Behavioral Health Units to Aid Duals Care Integration
Keep checking in with DUAL for updates on the state demo extension offer from CMS, and how Fidelis SeniorCare’s transition from primary insurance to duals healthcare delivery could impact the Michigan demo.
We want to hear from you! If you have questions about dual eligibles or suggestions for the content of the DUAL website please email us directly at DUALresearch@aishealth.com.
The Editors