By
Marc Manor
Many
of our seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries are living on fixed
incomes with very little wiggle room for unexpected medical expenses.
Fortunately, there are a number of state and federal programs
available that can bring much needed relief to those who need “extra
help” with paying for medical expenses. One of the most prevalent
sources of assistance for medical expenses is Medicaid.
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Those
Medicare Beneficiaries who get their assistance via Medicaid are
referred to as “Dual Eligible” because they qualify for both
Medicare and Medicaid. There are a number of Medicare Part C (or
Medicare Advantage) Plans that are specifically designed with Dual
Eligible beneficiaries in mind. These types of plans are known as
“Dual Special Needs Plans” or D-SNP. If you are getting Medicaid
and qualify for Medicare, I highly recommend speaking to an agent
about what plan choices are available in your area. The agent can
assist you with sifting through the D-SNP options in your area to be
sure any specific requirements you may have are met with the plan you
choose.
Not
sure if you qualify for Medicaid?
