Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNP)

Get more from Medicare and Medi-Cal with a Dual Special Needs Call today to learn more about the D-SNP benefits Blue Shield plans offer (855) 413-9594.†


What is a Dual Special Needs (D-SNP) Plan?  

Medicare Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are specialized Medicare Advantage plans tailored for individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal. These plans offer comprehensive coverage and services, providing a more integrated approach to healthcare.

D-SNPs extend benefits beyond Original Medicare, including prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and hearing services, transportation assistance, and care coordination. These enhancements are specifically designed to address the unique healthcare needs of eligible individuals, ensuring they receive necessary care and support.
 

Why choose a Dual Special Needs Plan?

D-SNPs are made for people with both Medicare and Medi-Cal to give the best experience possible while eliminating the management of separate plans. There are extra benefits at no cost. Blue Shield also offers care coordinators to make complicated health care simple. 

Contact your care coordinator to get help with:

  • Questions about your health care
  • Questions about getting behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) services 
  • Questions about dental benefits
  • Questions about transportation to medical appointments
  • Questions about Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS), including Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) and Nursing Facilities (NF)

Blue Shield offers Blue Shield TotalDual plan (HMO  D-SNP) to new members in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Our D-SNP plans in Merced, Orange, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties are closed to new enrollment. 

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Plan benefits 

Dual Special Needs Dental Plans

No cost dental benefits that coordinate with Medi-Cal dental benefits.

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Over-the-counter items allowance¹

OTC health and wellness products with a monthly or quarterly allowance.

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Healthy Grocery allowance

Our plan in Los Angeles and San Diego include a monthly allowance to buy healthy groceries and produce.

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Is your doctor in our network?

We understand how important it can be to keep your doctor. At Blue Shield we have plans with one of California’s largest network of doctors and hospitals. Explore the up-to-date list of providers in our provider directory.

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Already a member?

Find all your Blue Shield of California Dual Special Needs Plan documents, including the member handbook, enrollment form, enrollment checklist, language assistance notice, and Medicare Star Ratings.

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Connect with us

Get answers to your Medicare questions. Call a Blue Shield Medicare adviser at 800-260-9607 (TTY: 711)† or book an appointment online. No obligation to enroll.

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Attend a free live or online seminar to learn more about Medicare and get your questions answered. 

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Enrolling online is easy! Simply explore plans in your area to find the plan that fits your needs and budget.

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1  Order limits apply. Unused allowance cannot be rolled over into the next quarter.  

Medicare approved Blue Shield TotalDual Plan to provide these benefits and lower copayments as part of the Value-Based Insurance Design program. This program lets Medicare try new ways to improve Medicare Advantage plans. 

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Page last updated: 10/1/2024

*Free digital copy with no obligation to enroll.

† Blue Shield Medicare Advisers are available April 1 through September 30: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays and October 1 through March 31: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

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