Guideposts and a New Roadmap: CalAIM offers new ways to provide cost-efficient care to California’s dual-eligibles when the program begins in January 2022.

By Jason Bloome

There are approximately 1.4 million dual-eligibles in California who receive Medicare and full benefit Medi-Cal.  Dual-eligibles are recipients who are over 65 or, if under 65, have been receiving disability benefits from the social security administration for more than 24 months.  More than 60% of dual-eligibles are the elderly (65+).  Providing care for these members is complex, expensive and involves multiple state programs.

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