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Special Needs Plan (SNP)

Medicare Advantage plans tailored to chronic conditions, dual eligibility, or institutional residence.

Medicare 📋 Reviewed by InsureCo Editorial Team · Updated April 30, 2026
Quick definition: Medicare Advantage plans tailored to chronic conditions, dual eligibility, or institutional residence.

Full explanation

Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are a type of Medicare Advantage plan with benefits and care coordination focused on specific populations: Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNP) for people with conditions like diabetes, heart failure, or COPD; Dual-Eligible SNPs (D-SNP) for those qualified for both Medicare and Medicaid; and Institutional SNPs (I-SNP) for people in nursing facilities. SNPs include Part D drug coverage and often have $0 premium. Eligibility for a specific SNP requires meeting that plan's specific qualifying criteria.

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