Question

Daniel is a middle-income Medicare beneficiary. He has chronic bronchitis, putting him at severe risk for pneumonia. Otherwise, he has no problems functioning. Which type of SNP is likely to be most appropriate for him?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - C-SNP or chronic-SNP.

Explanation:

A special needs plan or SNP is a care plan as medicare advantage to provide special and targeted care for the Medicare beneficiary and limit enrollment to special needs individuals.

There are three types of SNPs; Chronic Condition SNP or commonly known as C-SNP, Dual Eligible SNP or D-SNP, and Institutional SNP or I-SNP. C-SNP is used in case of chronic condition beneficiary with high risk. Therefore, C-SNP would be most appropriate for Daniel.