This report provides the latest national and state data on Medicaid enrollment and spending for individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, also known as dual eligibles. Nationally, there were about 8.9 million dual eligibles in 2007. Dual eligibles are  among the sickest and poorest individuals covered by either the Medicaid or Medicare programs.  Although they comprised 15 percent of Medicaid enrollment, dual eligibles accounted for 39 percent  ($121 billion) of Medicaid spending for medical services. Dual eligibles also accounted for more than a quarter of Medicare spending.

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Previous versions:

2005 Report (.pdf)

2003 Report (.pdf)