Justice in Aging Issue Brief: Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) - What Advocates Need to Know
Justice in Aging has released an issue brief, "Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): What Advocates Need to Know."
D-SNPs are a Medicare Advantage plan designed to serve individuals dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Many states are using D-SNPs as a primary option. Still, enrollees report that they experience narrower provider networks and have their requested services subject to review and prior authorization.
The issue brief provides advocates with basic information about D-SNPs, whom they serve and their structure. It also identifies specific areas where advocates can engage with their states to ensure that D-SNPs work effectively to coordinate care and benefits for dually eligible individuals, including strategies in centering equity from the outset in the design of D-SNPs.
Go to the issue brief.
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