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| Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) is a voluntary managed care program for people with disabilities ages 18 through 64 who have Medical Assistance. Enrollees may have a care coordinator or navigator to help them get health care and support services. SNBC health plans coordinate with other payers including Medicare Parts A, B and D coverage for enrollees who have that coverage. |
| Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, people with disabilities under age 65 who have Medical Assistance fee-for-service coverage will be asked to enroll in an SNBC health plan for their health care. Some people may be excluded. Anyone can choose not to enroll and to stay in fee-for-service. Clients and stakeholders will have opportunities to provide input on the implementation at various public meetings. Details about the SNBC program expansion and public meetings are available online. |
| This program is available in most counties. It is administered by DHS and health plans under contract (PDF). |
| Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, UCare’s SNBC plan, known as UCare Connect, will no longer integrate Medicare benefits. People who have both Medicare and Medical Assistance may stay in UCare Connect, but they will need to choose another way to get their Medicare coverage, including Part D drug coverage. UCare mailed letters in late September 2011 to current members explaining this change. |
| This 2012 guide (PDF) provides information about SNBC benefits and things to think about when choosing a health plan. This rights notice (PDF) explains enrollee’s rights and responsibilities. |
| Different health plans are available in different counties. The map of SNBC health plans by county is available in black and white (PDF) (DHS-5218A) or color (PDF) (DHS-5218) |
| If you have questions about your SNBC health plan choices or enrolling, call the Disability Linkage Line® at 1-866-333-2466. |
| • NAMI website (National Alliance on Mental Illness – Minnesota) |
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