A Special Needs Plan (SNP) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for people with specific diseases or characteristics. The three types are: Dual Eligible SNP (D-SNP) for people with both Medicare and Medicaid; Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) for people with specific chronic conditions; Institutional SNP (I-SNP) for people living in institutions.
Key Points
- D-SNP: for people with both Medicare and Medicaid
- C-SNP: for people with specific chronic conditions (diabetes, heart failure, etc.)
- I-SNP: for people living in nursing homes or other institutions
- SNPs provide coordinated care tailored to specific needs
- An independent agent can identify SNPs available in your area