Dual Special Needs Plans
About Dual-SNPs
This is a special type of Medicare Advantage plan designed specifically for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid (also known as Forward Health or BadgerCare here in Wisconsin). You are required to have both in order to be eligible for this type of plan. Like regular Medicare Advantage plans, a Dual-SNP becomes your primary Medicare insurance and provides your Part A and Part B benefits. These plans always include Part D prescription drug coverage and are LOADED with extra benefits! If you’ve seen the benefits in a regular Medicare Advantage plan, these are just like that but on steroids. Usually including large credits for dental, glasses or contacts, hearing aids, help with everyday over-the-counter items and more! The best part is that there is $0 monthly premium for the people who are eligible for this type of plan.
The benefits are a no brainer but is there anything I should be cautious of? That’s a great question – and one we get a lot. Usually, the biggest concern for someone on Medicare and Medicaid is the worry of losing their Medicaid benefits. You should ALWAYS check with a licensed agent before enrolling into one of these plans. In about 98% of cases it has no impact on your Medicaid benefits – meaning that you still have all of your Medicaid benefits and it’s still secondary to your Medicare Advantage plan (just like it was with Original Medicare). However, for individuals who are receiving an institutionalized level of care, either at a facility or at home, it may conflict with your Medicaid depending on the extent of those benefits. Therefore, it’s always best to check with a licensed agent first making any changes. Contact Us now in order to determine if a Dual-SNP is right for you or click here for a more detailed overview of Dual-SNPs.
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We can help you review your needs several different ways: face-to-face, by phone and email. Many people prefer the in-person feel and we travel right to you so you can be in the comfort of your own home. Others are more comfortable utilizing technology to communicate and make their decisions. Whatever your preference, we’re here to make it easy for you!
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Patch Adams & Associates is aligned with some of the largest agencies in the country and partnered with several in Wisconsin. We have a lot of information to share and our partners ensure we have all of the support we need so that we can focus on helping you!
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Our motto is to provide high quality service by doing what’s right. The insurance industry can be complex, which is why the primary purpose of our business is to educate others on how it all works. We will help you review your current coverage and what your options are. If you’re already in the plan that’s best for you, we will tell you. It’s as simple as that – doing what’s right.
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Hassle-Free
We can help you review your needs several different ways: face-to-face, by phone and email. Many people prefer the in-person feel and we travel right to you so you can be in the comfort of your own home. Others are more comfortable utilizing technology to communicate and make their decisions. Whatever your preference, we’re here to make it easy for you!
Knowledgeable
Patch Adams & Associates is aligned with some of the largest agencies in the country and partnered with several in Wisconsin. We have a lot of information to share and our partners ensure we have all of the support we need so that we can focus on helping you!
Honest
Our motto is to provide high quality service by doing what’s right. The insurance industry can be complex, which is why the primary purpose of our business is to educate others on how it all works. We will help you review your current coverage and what your options are. If you’re already in the plan that’s best for you, we will tell you. It’s as simple as that – doing what’s right.