Cheat Sheet
Special Needs Plans (SNPs)
March 11, 2022
5 Minute Read
Key Takeaways
- An aging, sicker population is leading to continued growth in the number of and enrollment in Medicare Advantage products, particularly those targeting high-need populations.
- Unlike traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage special needs plans (SNPs) are designed to better coordinate a seniors’ care by operating through a private health insurance company and tailoring their products to meet the needs of their specialized population.
- Most SNP enrollees are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and receive care through dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs) that help better coordinate the services and benefits they receive.