Medicare Special Needs Plans in Louisiana Medicare Advantage SNP

Searching for a Medicare Special Needs Plan in Louisiana? You're in the right place, but there's one more step to take. You need to click on your Parish below. If your Parish is not listed, no plans are available in your area.

Do I Qualify to Enroll in a Medicare Special Needs Plan in Louisiana?

Most people living in Louisiana, age 65 and older, qualify for Medicare Advantage but do not qualify for a Special Needs Plan (SNP). A SNP is a Medicare Advantage plan, but they are only available to people with one of the following special needs:

• Chronic Condition (C-SNP): You have one or more severe or disabling chronic conditions.
• Institutional (I-SNP): You live in an institution (like a nursing home), or you require nursing care at home.
• Dual Eligible (D-SNP): You have both Medicare and Medicaid.

Each SNP limits membership to people in one of these groups or a subset of one of these groups. For instance, a SNP that's designed to serve people with diabetes mellitus might include access to a network of healthcare providers who specialize in treating this form of diabetes. Such a plan would also feature clinical case management that's designed to serve people with this condition.

There are three ways to enroll:

1. Call a plan directly. If you know the plan you want, this way is quick and easy.
2. Go to www.Medicare.gov and enroll through the government website. From there you can look up your medications, compare plans, and get your application started online.
3. Use an independent Louisiana insurance agent. This is the best way to go if you need someone to help advise you.

Not Qualified to Enroll in a Special Needs Plan?

Special Needs Plan are not for everyone. Fortunately, there are other options to get additional coverage. Start here:

• Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans
• Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
• Medigap plans for supplemental insurance

If you're having a difficult time deciding which way to go, you can compare Medicare insurance using our Medicare Plan Finder tool.