In spite of several programmes in the country to reduce undernutrition, India continues to have a large number malnourished women and children. In the coming Budget the government has to make some efforts so that the increased expenditure in these programmes reaches the beneficiaries. Efforts...

Notes that 11 percent had no source of supplemental coverage. Twenty-nine percent have coverage through an HMO but no other form of subsidized coverage.

This study reviews prior pilot projects and demonstrations for dual eligibles—those receiving both Medicare and Medicaid benefits—and finds support for modest Medicare savings through well-targeted interventions. The study cites a small number of fully integrated, capitated managed...

Focuses on implementation in six communities: Albuquerque, Baltimore, Detroit, New Orleans, Orlando, and Orange County, CA. Examines (1) what choices actually exist; (2) how well beneficiaries understand their choices; (3) what information beneficiaries want and need to make choices; (4) how...

Notes that 14 percent of Medicare beneficiaries had no source of supplemental coverage to pay costs not covered by Medicare. Medicare HMOs are an important source of coverage, especially for those who do not receive supplemental coverage under an employer group. Although HMOs in New Orleans seem...

Notes that 46 percent of local Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in an HMO in 2000, one of the highest penetration rates in the country. Also notes that only 8 percent of beneficiaries in Albuquerque--versus 17 percent nationally--had no supplemental coverage to pay for costs not covered by...

Presents highlights from an analysis of Medicare+Choice premiums and benefits in 2002, noting downward trend in benefit generosity and increased cost sharing for beneficiaries. Printed copies available by calling 888-777-2744 and requesting publication #533.

Highlights how beneficiaries are dealing with Medicare and Medicare+Choice and describes demographic characteristics, supplemental coverage, relevance of choice, and information sources beneficiaries use to support choice. Notes that in 2000, 17 percent had no source of supplemental coverage and...