Yes, Ms. Gates is dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. She would be enrolled in both programs and would receive benefits from each one.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that covers seniors and people with disabilities. Medicaid is a state-run program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals and families. Dual eligibility means that an individual is enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, and receives benefits from both programs.
Ms. Gates would be eligible for all the benefits covered by Medicare, including hospitalization, doctor visits, prescription drugs, and preventive care. She would also be eligible for all the benefits covered by Medicaid, which vary from state to state but can include things like long-term care, dental care, mental health services, and home health care. In some states, Medicaid also covers transportation to medical appointments or groceries if you can’t afford them yourself.