Medicare Advantage 101: The Promise and Pitfalls of Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans

Through Medicare Advantage, people who are dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid may have access to a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). In theory, D-SNPs have important care coordination and integration features. But they often fall short of what they promise.

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Medical supplies(urological and incontinence supplies) are severely cut back by d-snp plans especially in California.