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Dual eligibility — having both Medicare and Medicaid.
If you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, you're "dually eligible." Medicaid can pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance.
Key points
- Medicare is primary, Medicaid pays after.
- Medicaid may cover services Medicare doesn't (long-term care, some dental).
- Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are Advantage plans designed for dual-eligible people.
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Educational only. This information is not personalized advice. For your specific situation, verify at Medicare.gov or speak with a licensed Medicare professional.