The explosion of the Medicare Advantage special needs plan
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) For insurers that remain committed to their Medicare Advantage businesses, special needs plans
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Dual Eligible
Understanding Medicaid Home Care Amid CMS Focus on Potential Fraud and Abuse
(Authors: Alice Burns, Abby Wolk, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 24, 2026) Potential fraud in
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Enrollment Grew by About 1 Million People, Mainly Due to Special Needs Plans
(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Nancy Ochieng, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 23, 2026)
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Medicaid Home Care (HCBS) in 2025
(Authors: Maiss Mohamed, Alice Burns, and Molly O’Malley Watts for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 5, 2026) Many older
Read MoreGrocery benefit use for dual-eligible MA beneficiaries linked to increased office visits
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Use of a grocery card benefit by Medicare Advantage dual-eligible enrollees correlated to
Read MoreAre special needs plans the backbone of Medicare Advantage?
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Special needs plans are far from new, but they continue to hold promise as
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Growing Role of Special Needs Plans in Medicare Advantage
(Authors: Abby Sachar, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Maiss Mohamed, and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 25, 2025)
Read MoreMedicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
Individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid coverage are referred to as Medicare dual-eligible. The individual can enroll in a
Read MoreSeven Million People with Medicare Spend More Than 10% of Income on Part B Premiums – The Reconciliation Bill Could Drive the Number Higher
(By Alex Cottrill, Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, and Karen Smith for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 23, 2025) Most
Read MoreMedicaid Eligibility Levels for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (Non-MAGI) in 2025
(By Alice Burns, Maiss Mohamed, and Molly O’Malley Watts for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 07, 2025) To achieve
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