title: The implications of the Medicare Modernization Act for dual eligibles.
abstract: Medicare beneficiaries with incomes at or near the poverty level are also eligible for benefits provided by state Medicaid programs. The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 details special provisions for these "dually eligible" individuals compared with other Medicare beneficiaries. Issues related to enrollment, benefits, and patient compliance are discussed, as well as challenges physicians face in caring for this vulnerable population.
authors.affiliation: Lash Group Healthcare Consultants, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. monica.deshpande@lashgroup.com
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Deshpande
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000191:economics*; D004608:Eligibility Determination; D006801:Humans; D007356:Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008484:Medicaid / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011203:Poverty; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States