What are the different types of Special Needs Plans (SNPs) in Medicare?
Answered by 4 licensed agents
C-SNP are for people with chronic medical conditions such as Diabetes, Chronic Lung Conditions, Heart Conditions including but not limited CAD and Heart valve disease to name a few, cardiovascular disease which are conditions that effect the heart and blood vessels (stroke and heart failure).
D-SNP individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
I-SNP individuals who reside in an institution and/or receive the level of care of institutions.
Answered by Betty Evans on August 25, 2026
Agent Licensed in FL
Special Needs plans include those that are Dual-Eligible (have Medicare and Medicaid)
Chronic Illness Special Needs Plans are plans for people with certain chronic conditions and
Institutional Special Needs Plans are for those that are expected to be in a long term care facility for longer than 90 days.
Answered by Heather Majka on August 25, 2026
Broker Licensed in TN, AL, AR & 20 other states
Answered by Steve and Sue Brauer on August 24, 2026
Broker Licensed in AZ & CA
Answered by Voss Speros on August 24, 2026
Broker Licensed in AZ, CA, CO & 20 other states
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