This reference guide summarizes a set of curated resources to help key stakeholders better understand both the needs of the dually eligible population and emerging evidence and practical approaches for advancing Medicare-Medicaid integration.

Identifies opportunities to strengthen integrated programs to improve care and support positive health outcomes for dually eligible individuals both during and beyond the pandemic.

Analyzes the largest drivers of high costs among persistently high-cost Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries, and finds most spending related to long-term care.

Examines how home meal delivery programs show promise for reducing the use of costly health care and decreasing spending for dually eligible individuals.

Describes the needs of distinct subpopulations within the dually eligible population with highly complex needs, along with opportunities for tailored interventions that may reduce health care spending.