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What is a Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)?

A Dual Special Needs plan is a type of health insurance plan.

What is Medicare?

Medicare is a national health insurance program run by the federal government. It's for people age 65 and older, and also some people under age 65 with certain disabilities.

What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

Medicare is a national health insurance program run by the federal government. It’s for people age 65 and older, and also some people under age 65 with certain disabilities. Medicaid is a joint program that states and the federal government fund together. Millions of people get health coverage through their state Medicaid program.

How do Medicare and Medicaid work together?

Medicaid programs often cover benefits that aren't offered by Medicare. Examples could include dental, vision and hearing coverage, transportation assistance and long-term care.

When can you apply for a Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)?

Dual Special Needs plans (D-SNPs) have an ongoing Special Enrollment Period (SEP), which runs for the first 9 months of the year. People who qualify can enroll or change plans once every 3 months. Enrollment changes will be effective the first day of the next month. NOTE: It's important to remember that to stay eligible for a dual health plan, you must recertify for Medicaid every year.