What populations does a Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) serve?

• A. People eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid
• B. People eligible for Medicare only
• C. People with private employer plans
• D. People under 65 without Medicare

Answer: (A)

A Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan is built for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. These plans coordinate benefits and services across both programs for individuals who are enrolled in both, often offering enhanced care coordination and added Medicaid-covered supports. That’s why the population served is those who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid simultaneously. People who have Medicare only aren’t dual-eligible and wouldn’t enroll in a D-SNP, those with private employer plans aren’t in Medicare Advantage through Medicaid, and those under 65 without Medicare don’t meet the Medicare eligibility requirement to participate in a D-SNP.