Dual eligible individuals qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, with partial or full benefits. Medicare is federal insurance for those 65+ or with disabilities, while Medicaid is state-federal aid for low-income individuals. Texas offers STAR+PLUS for dual eligibles, with options like Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP). The Dual Demonstration Program ends in 2025, transitioning to an Integrated D-SNP model in 2026 for streamlined, coordinated care.
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