Data are for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2005.

Urban Institute estimates based on data from the Medicaid Statistical Information System (MSIS) and Medicaid Financial Management Reports (CMS Form 64) prepared for the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured. For more information, see "Dual Eligibles: Medicaid Enrollment and Spending for Medicare Beneficiaries in 2005"; available at http://www.kff.org/medicaid/7846.cfm.

Dual Eligibles are individuals entitled to Medicare who are also eligible for some level of Medicaid benefits.
Full dual eligibles qualify for full Medicaid benefits, including long-term care provided in both institutions and in the community as well as prescription drugs. For this group, Medicaid may also pay Medicare premiums and cost sharing.
Partial dual eligibles are not eligible for full Medicaid benefits but may receive assistance with some or all of their Medicare premiums and cost sharing.