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Key Points Question Are dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid, a proxy for low socioeconomic status, and race and ethnicity associated with stroke severity? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 45 459 Medicare fee-for-service patients with ischemic stroke, Black, Hispanic, and dually eligible patients, including White patients with dual eligibility, had significantly increased likelihood of having a severe stroke. Meaning Based on these findings, it is important that dual-eligible patients, Black patients, and Hispanic patients receive access to timely and high-quality stroke care to improve stroke recovery and long-term outcomes.