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If Calif. Ends Coordinated Care Initiative, What Happens to Frail Senior Duals?

If state officials halt the duals demonstration project in January 2016, the move could jeopardize the transition to managed care for thousands of frail, elderly Californians in the Multipurpose Senior Services Program.

If Duals Project Is Curtailed, Future Is Cloudy for Program for Frail Seniors

As part of California’s duals demonstration project, the state is phasing out the Multipurpose Senior Services Program designed for some of the frailest beneficiaries of Medicare and Medi-Cal. But that demonstration project itself could be ended prematurely.

What’s Behind High Opt-Out Rate Among Dual Eligibles in L.A. County?

About one-third of the Californians who are eligible for the duals demonstration project have chosen to opt out of participation. In Los Angeles County, that rate is much higher and topped 50% at one point. Why?

One-Quarter of Possible Participants Have Opted Out of the Duals Project

About 50,000 dual-eligibles have now enrolled in Cal MediConnect, but the opt-out rate is high, particularly in Los Angeles County. Overall, more than 100,000 Californians eligible for Medi-Cal and Medicare have chosen not to participate.