Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) in Illinois
(if eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid)
Illinois
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Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) are Medicare Advantage plans specifically designed for beneficiaries who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
There are 102 counties in Illinois. Medicare-Medicaid Dual plan monthly premiums, plan benefits, and insurance companies offering plans can vary by county in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible SNP
Medicare and Medicaid coordinate benefits and coverage for Dual Eligible Plans. Medicare is primary and pays first for medical services, while Medicaid is secondary and may cover medical costs not covered, or partially covered, by Medicare.
There are several different types of dual eligible beneficiaries, which can determine how Medicare and Medicaid coordinate coverage:-
QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary)
- Medicaid pays premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Part A and Part B benefits
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QMB Plus (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plus)
- Same as QMB, but Medicaid also pays for full Medicaid benefits
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SLMB (Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary)
- Medicaid pays for Medicare Part B premium
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SLMB Plus (Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus)
- Same as SLMB, but Medicaid also pays for full Medicaid benefits
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Other FBDE (Full Benefit Dual Eligible)
- Medicaid pays Medicare Part B premium and fill Medicaid benefits
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QDWI (Qualified Disabled & Working Individual)
- Medicaid pays Medicare Part A premium
For more information on this topic please visit Medicare.gov