Institutional LTSS Spending 37% Higher Among Non-Dual Medicaid Disabled Adults Than Full-Benefit Dual Eligibles

Institutional LTSS Spending 37% Higher Among Non-Dual Medicaid Disabled Adults Than Full-Benefit Dual Eligibles

Non-dual Medicaid disabled adults spent 36.5% more per user on institutional long term services and supports (LTSS) compared to full benefit dual eligible beneficiaries using institutional LTSS in 2009 – $55,245 compared to $40,449. Spending on home- and community-based services (HCBS) waiver services was more comparable between the two populations – non-dual Medicaid disabled adults spent $29,775 per user (or four percent more) compared to $28,510 per dual eligible user. Although per user spending on institutional LTSS . . .