One-Third Of New Dual Eligibles In Maryland Have Mental Health Disorders

About one-third of Maryland residents newly eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles) in 2008 had mental health conditions. Among the dual eligibles who were first eligible for Medicaid, 38.8% had mental health disorders. Among those who were first eligible for Medicare, 36.7% had mental health disorders. Depression was the most prevalent mental health condition among the new duals with mental health disorders, affecting about two-thirds overall. Average per member, per month (PMPM) costs for new duals with mental health conditions were higher than PMPM costs for other new duals without mental health conditions. Among . . .