Medicaid Member Populations
Dually Eligible Members
Medicaid covers many individuals who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. These individuals often have a complex set of needs, and navigating these two coverage sources can be challenging.

Resources
In December 2024, CMS issued a proposed rule that would require Medicaid to cover anti-obesity medications.
How Can States Better Serve Dually Eligible Populations?
Episode 3 of Season 5 of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange offers insight on Medicaid and dual eligible members.
State of the direct care workforce: Data & insight for Medicaid leaders and advocates
Challenges within the direct care workforce threaten the health and wellbeing of millions. Here’s a look at the...
NAMD Submits Comments on Congressional Request for Information on Dually Eligible Members
NAMD highlights strategies to improve systems of care for dually eligible members.
NAMD Comments on Proposed Medicare Special Enrollment Periods and Savings Program Changes
On June 27, NAMD submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed rule, Implementing Certain...
NAMD Sends Comments on CMS’ Proposed Policies on Dually-Eligible Members
On March 7, 2022, NAMD submitted comments on CMS’ CY 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule...
NAMD Submits Feedback to Congress on Proposed Home- and Community-Based Services Access Act
On April 30, NAMD sent a letter to Senators Hassan, Brown, and Casey and Representative Dingell with feedback...
NAMD Calls for the Hill to Reauthorize Expiring Programs
In March 2017, NAMD sent a letter to Congressional leaders calling for the timely reauthorization of the Children’s...