Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (d-snps); Medicare Advantage (eligible For Medicare And Medicaid) | United States Department Of Health And Human Services (hhs)
Provides information and answers questions on Medicaid Advantage plans (plans for those who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare). Some plans offer standard Medicare medical benefits as well as additional coverage and services that meet the unique needs of its members. Extra benefits may include allowances for over-the-counter drugs, financial assistance with housing, utilities, food and more. Not all plans offer extra benefits, and extra benefits may vary by plan.
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Physical Address
7500 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21244
Hours
24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
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Application process
Call during hours of service for information or go to website. Those who are already on a Medicare Advantage Plan or who are on My Care Ohio should contact their plan for information about benefits.
Fee
Free for information. Medicare enrollment requires a fee. Advantage plans may or may not have a fee.
Eligibility
Anyone can call for information. Medicare Advantage Plans are for those age 65 and older who are enrolled in Medicare and who are also eligible for Medicaid coverage (also called Dual Eligibility). In 26 Ohio Counties, those with dual eligibility are served by the My Care Ohio program and should already be on a Medicare Advantage Plan (these counties are: Butler, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Franklin, Fulton, Geauga, Greene, Hamilton, Lake, Lorain, Lucas, Madison, Mahoning, Medina, Montgomery, Ottawa, Pickaway, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Union, Warren, Wayne, Wood.
Service area
United States
Agency info
United States Department Of Health And Human Services (hhs)
Administers federal health and human services programs nationally. Works cooperatively with state, local, and tribal governments. Operating divisions include National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indian Health Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.