Which election period specifically enables a Full Dual-Eligible consumer to enroll in an Integrated D-SNP?

• A. SEP-Integrated Care
• B. SEP-Special Need/Chronic
• C. SEP-Dual/LIS change in status
• D. Annual Election Period

Answer: (A)

Enrolling in an Integrated D-SNP requires a period that specifically allows dual-eligible individuals to switch into an integrated Medicare/Medicaid plan. The Special Election Period for Integrated Care is designed for exactly this situation, giving a Full Dual-Eligible consumer the chance to enroll in an Integrated D-SNP to coordinate both sets of benefits. The Annual Election Period is a general window for Medicare Advantage or Part D changes, but it isn’t targeted to integrated plans. Other SEPs exist for changes in dual status or LIS, but they aren’t the dedicated path for enrolling in an Integrated D-SNP. So, the Integrated Care SEP is the appropriate mechanism for a dual-eligible consumer to enroll in an Integrated D-SNP.