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Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid? An Aetna Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) lets you keep your Medicaid coverage — plus, it gives you added benefits to make life a little easier. Don't wait — the Annual Enrollment Period closes December 7.

 

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D-SNPs at a glance

 

Aetna D-SNPs give you benefits that may help you stay in budget and reach your health goals, head to toe.

Dental, vision, hearing

Coverage that includes dental, vision and hearing.

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Prescription drugs

$0 copay on covered Part D prescription drugs at in-network pharmacies.

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Personal care team

A support team to help manage your care and get you the health and community services you may need.

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Helping you with everyday expenses

Helping you with everyday expenses

All D-SNPs include our Aetna Medicare Extra Benefits Card with an allowance that can be used for approved over-the-counter (OTC) products.

 

Depending on your plan and eligibility, you may be able to use your card for certain everyday expenses. Things like:

  • Healthy foods*
  • Utilities**
  • Gas or transportation**
  • Personal care products**

*Members in California and New Jersey plans must have a qualifying condition to be eligible for this benefit.

 

**Members in New Jersey plans must have a qualifying condition to be eligible for this benefit. Members in California plans are not eligible for this benefit.

 

For members in California and New Jersey: The benefits mentioned are part of special supplemental program for the chronically ill. Eligibility is determined by whether you have a chronic condition associated with this benefit. Standards may vary for each benefit. Conditions include Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disorders, Cancer. Other eligible conditions may apply. Contact us to confirm your eligibility for these benefits.

 

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Frequently asked questions

 

 

D-SNPs are low- to no-cost health insurance plans.

 

D-SNP members get both Medicare and Medicaid benefits. On top of that, D-SNPs offer more coverage and benefits than Original Medicare. They can help members overcome common roadblocks to well-being such as a lack of access to healthy foods.

D-SNP members get the benefits of a Medicare Advantage plan while keeping Medicaid. With both plans, you could get more complete medical coverage.

 

 

Every D-SNP is different, so be sure to check coverage in your area. For instance, Aetna offers D-SNPs that include benefits beyond medical coverage, such as:

 

 

  • A dedicated care team to help you understand your benefits, coordinate provider visits, manage your medications and more
  • Dental, vision and hearing coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage, including $0 copays on covered Part D prescription drugs at in-network pharmacies
  • An ExtraBenefits Card with a monthly benefit amount (allowance) to help pay for certain everyday expenses.

People who are dual eligible meet the requirements for both Medicare and Medicaid. You must be dual eligible to qualify for a D-SNP.

You can check before you enroll. A licensed agent can help you look up your provider. Many plans also have provider directories on their websites. Aetna has a free online tool that lets you search for in-network providers and D-SNPs in your area.

Aetna D-SNP networks include care providers dedicated to your health and well-being. Plus, the added benefits and services that come with an Aetna D-SNP make it easier to get the care and support you need to feel your best.

No, you won’t lose your Medicaid benefits. In fact, you must qualify for a Medicaid program to enroll in a D-SNP. So access to your Medicaid benefits will continue.

D-SNPs are low- to no-cost health plans with a goal of helping you save money while getting quality care. For instance, Aetna D-SNPs include dental, vision and hearing coverage, plus prescription drug coverage, at no extra cost. Plus, Aetna D-SNPs include a monthly benefit amount (allowance) on a prepaid card to help pay for certain everyday expenses to help you stay well.

  • Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): This is when you first become eligible for Medicare. It starts three months before your 65th birthday and continues for 7 months.
  • Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): This occurs annually from October 15 to December 7. During this time, you can pick a new D-SNP (or any Medicare Advantage plan), switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage or change your Part D coverage.
  • Open Enrollment Period (OEP): This occurs annually from January 1 to March 31. It allows beneficiaries who are already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan to make certain changes to their coverage.
  • Special Enrollment Period (SEP): There may be other times when you can enroll in a D-SNP. This can include if you move, or if there is a disaster declared by FEMA. Also, a SEP is available 3 months after you begin Medicaid coverage. Or, a SEP is available for full benefit dual eligible individuals (FBDE) aligning Medicaid coverage and Medicare DSNP so that they are provided by the same insurance company. To check your eligibility for a SEP, call a licensed Aetna agent at ${dynamicPhone} ${tty} ${hours}.

 
 

Read below for more helpful resources on D-SNPs

 

How to know if you qualify for a DSNP

 

Find out if you are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid and a DualEligible Special Needs Plan, or D-SNP, and the added benefits and support that come with it.

 

What is a D-SNP, or Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan?

 

A D-SNP is a plan for those that qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid and offers added benefits and support for people who need it. Learn more here now.

 

Answers to your top questions about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)

 

Get answers to frequently asked questions about D-SNPs

8 surprising benefits of being an Aetna D-SNP member

 

Get to know the benefits, services and additional resources that come with being an Aetna Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) member.

 

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Disclaimer

*Members in California, New Jersey and New York FIDE plans must have a qualifying condition to be eligible for this benefit.

**Members in New Jersey and New York FIDE plans must have a qualifying condition to be eligible for this benefit. Members in California plans are not eligible for this benefit.

Aetna Medicare is a HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our DSNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. Plan features and availability may vary by service area. Eligibility for the Model Benefit or Reward and Incentive (RI) Programs under the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model is not assured and will be determined by Aetna after enrollment, based on relevant criteria (e.g., clinical diagnoses, eligibility criteria, participation in a disease state management program.

This material is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Health information programs provide general health information and are not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a physician or other health care professional. Contact a health care professional with any questions or concerns about specific health care needs. Providers are independent contractors and are not agents of Aetna. Provider participation may change without notice. Aetna is not a provider of health care services and, therefore, cannot guarantee any results or outcomes. The availability of any particular provider cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change. Information is believed to be accurate as of the production date; however, it is subject to change. For more information about Aetna plans, refer to our website.

For members in California, New Jersey and New York FIDE plans: The benefits mentioned are part of special supplemental program for the chronically ill. Eligibility is determined by whether you have a chronic condition associated with this benefit. Standards may vary for each benefit. Conditions include Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disorders, Cancer. Other eligible conditions may apply. Contact us to confirm your eligibility for these benefits.

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