Final answer:
Children account for the largest percentage of Medicaid enrollment at 47%, while adults, the blind, and disabled make up smaller portions. However, 64% of Medicaid spending goes towards the elderly and those with blindness or disability, showing a different proportion in terms of expenses.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question relates to the proportions of Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries who are dual eligible. While specific percentages for dual eligible beneficiaries are not provided in the reference materials, we do have information on the composition and expenditure of the Medicaid population.
According to the information provided, children make up the largest group of Medicaid beneficiaries at 47%, followed by adults at 28%, and people who are blind or have a disability at 16%. Seniors represent 9% of those enrolled in Medicaid.
When examining Medicaid spending, the allocations show that 20% of funds are spent on seniors and 44% on those who are blind or have a disability, totaling 64% of all Medicaid spending going to these groups. In contrast, children, who make up the largest group enrolled, receive only 21% of Medicaid spending.