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ON SCREEN TEXT: Dual Special Needs Plans
ON SCREEN TEXT: Medicare Conversations
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ON SCREEN TEXT: What is a Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)?
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Holly Martin Dual Special Needs expert
HOLLY MARTIN: Hello everyone! I’m Holly Martin. And over the last several years, I have worked on bringing education and awareness to Dual Special Needs Plans.
The D-SNP sheet appears against a white background, labelled “What they are.” A magnifying glass appears next to it, labelled “Why they are different.”
HOLLY: We’re gonna take about what Dual Special Needs plans are. We’re gonna talk about why they’re different, they’re a different type of Medicare advantage plan.
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HOLLY: And we’re gonna talk about who is eligible for them and what to know about whether or not a Dual Special Needs plan might be right for you, or someone you love.
We return to Holly.
HOLLY: So let’s go ahead and get started.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: What is dual eligibility?
HOLLY: So let’s talk a little bit more on what it means to be dual eligible.
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HOLLY: Dual eligible simply means that you are both Medicare eligible and Medicaid eligible.
The Medicaid card is pushed aside, and a cake labelled 65 plus appears on the left side of the screen. It is followed by “Or” and a wheelchair icon labelled eighteen plus.
HOLLY: On the Medicare side that means you could have reached the magical age of sixty-five, or that you could have a qualifying disability at ages eighteen years all the way up to age sixty-four.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Poverty level
HOLLY: To qualify for Medicaid, it simply means that your income is below the federal poverty level. And that number really varies by state.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: When would I enroll?
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Being dual eligible allows you to enroll throughout the year
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Initial Enrollment Period
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ON SCREEN TEXT: So, you can enroll when you first become eligible for Medicare.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Special Enrollment Period
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ON SCREEN TEXT: once per quarter for the first three quarters of the year or during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, which is the last quarter of the year.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Annual Enrollment Period
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ON SCREEN TEXT: What is a Dual Special Needs Plan?
HOLLY: So what is a dual special needs plan?
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Medicare Advantage Plan
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HOLLY: A “D-snip” plan is just a special kind of Medicare Advantage plan that is there for those that have both Medicare and Medicaid eligibility.
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HOLLY: And that Special Medicare Advantage plan takes your Medicare, your Medicaid and your Part D needs and puts them all together in one package to provide you with an overall healthcare experience.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Are all Dual Special Needs Plans the same?
HOLLY: A dual special needs plan is a Medicare Advantage plan.
Three icons appear. One is of a dollar bill labelled “Costs.” The next is a star labelled “Benefits.” And the third is a checkmark labelled “Coverage.”
HOLLY: And just like all Medicare Advantage plans, the costs, the benefits, and the coverage are going to vary based on who is providing that plan.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: How are Dual Special Needs Plans unique?
HOLLY: Dual special needs plans are unique in that they provide extra benefits.
The Medicare and Medicaid cards slide on screen next to a full pill bottle labelled Part D. A star icon slides on screen next to them labelled “Special Benefits.”
HOLLY: So along with providing you your Medicare, your Medicaid and your Part D coverage, they also offer you extra benefits that help you utilize that healthcare coverage.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Transportation.
HOLLY: Things like transportation, to make sure that you get to your doctor visit safely and on time.
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HOLLY: They can also be things like dental and vision coverage. Or perhaps credits to help you purchase over-the-counter products.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: Are there any costs with D-SNP plans?
HOLLY: “D-SNP” plans typically come at no additional cost to you. However the costs of a D-SNP plan are going to depend on your Medicaid eligibility levels.
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HOLLY: So right now for example, if you’re not paying anything for your Medicare, and your Medicaid, and your Part D, what’s so great about a D-SNP plan is you can join that plan, you won’t lose any of those benefits that you currently have.
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HOLLY: And you won’t pay any more to be apart of a D-SNP plan and gain all of the extra benefits we just talked about, as well as that coordination of care.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: What if I still have questions?
HOLLY: So, we’ve learned a little bit about Dual Special Needs Plans today, and if you’d like to learn even more, visit us online. Thanks for watching.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Visit MedicareMadeClear.com
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