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December 3, 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 2:00 to 3:15 p.m.
Justice in Aging
Dually eligible individuals are older adults and people with disabilities who are simultaneously enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid because of their age or disability and limited resources. On average, dually eligible individuals have more chronic conditions and higher health needs than Medicare-only individuals, yet they often face barriers to accessing care because of their enrollment in two separate health insurance programs. Medicare and Medicaid were not designed to work together, and dually eligible individuals face unique barriers to accessing the full range of benefits available under both programs. Today, dually eligible individuals have an array of options to choose how to receive their care, and the number of options is growing. In this webinar, presenters will discuss dually eligible individuals, Medicare and Medicaid coverage, enrollment choices, benefits available under Medicare and Medicaid, and the challenges this population faces navigating their health needs.
Who Should Attend:
- Legal services professionals – legal aid and private attorneys, paralegals, clerks, interns
- State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs)
- Aging and disability service providers
Key Takeaways:
- Understand who dually eligible individuals are and their demographic characteristics
- Understand how Medicare and Medicaid overlap and the importance of Medicaid to dually eligible individuals
- Gain advocacy tips on assisting, navigating coverage, and resolving issues.
