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Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan
Specialized Medicare Advantage plan for people with specific health or financial situations.
Talk to a Licensed Agent: (302) 407-0876A Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP) is a specialized Medicare Advantage plan for people with specific health or financial situations. Rather than a general-purpose plan, an SNP is built around the needs of a specific group of beneficiaries.
See if You Qualify for a Special Needs Plan
Speak with a licensed insurance agent at no cost or obligation
Call (302) 407-0876Types of Special Needs Plans
There are three main types of SNPs. A Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) serves people with qualifying chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease. A Dual Eligible SNP (D-SNP) serves people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. An Institutional SNP (I-SNP) serves people who meet institutional care criteria, such as living in a long-term care facility.
What Makes SNPs Different
SNPs are designed around the population they serve, so they often include care coordination, disease management programs, and provider networks tailored to those specific needs — features a general Medicare Advantage plan may not emphasize in the same way.
Who Qualifies
Qualification depends on the SNP type: a qualifying diagnosis for a C-SNP, dual Medicare and Medicaid eligibility for a D-SNP, or meeting institutional care requirements for an I-SNP. A licensed agent can help confirm which, if any, SNP type you may qualify for.