Of the election periods listed, which one can Full Dual-Eligible consumers use to enroll in an Integrated D-SNP in JULY?

• A. SEP-Dual/LIS change in status
• B. General Enrollment Period
• C. Annual Election Period
• D. SEP-Integrated Care

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that dual-eligible beneficiaries have special enrollment options to pick plans that coordinate Medicare and Medicaid. An Integrated D-SNP is a Medicare Advantage plan designed to coordinate with Medicaid, and there is a specific Special Enrollment Period created for enrolling in these integrated plans. That SEP-Integrated Care allows Full Dual-Eligible individuals to enroll in an Integrated D-SNP whenever the plan is available, including in July. Other enrollment windows—like the General Enrollment Period, the Annual Election Period, or the SEP for dual status changes—do not specifically cover enrollment in Integrated D-SNPs mid-year, so they’re not the right fit for this scenario. If the plan is offered in the beneficiary’s area and they meet dual-eligibility criteria, using the SEP-Integrated Care is the route to enroll in an Integrated D-SNP in July.