Working with Medicare - State Contracting with D-SNPs: Introduction to D-SNPs and D-SNP Contracting Basics

Working with Medicare - State Contracting with D-SNPs: Introduction to D-SNPs and D-SNP Contracting Basics

Published: Nov 01, 2025
Publisher: Mathematica

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Associated Project

Supporting States in Improving Care for Dually Eligible Individuals through the Integrated Care Resource Center

Time frame: 2011-2029

Prepared for:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare - Medicaid Coordination Office

Authors

Tida Sonetirot

Ahimsa Govender

Gretchen Bell

Katerin Fernandez

Alexandra Kruse

This webinar provides an introduction to D-SNP contracting for state Medicaid agencies, including (1) a description of D-SNPs and the ways D-SNPs differ from other types of Medicare Advantage plans; (2) a summary of federal rules for D-SNP contracting with states, including required minimum contract elements and specific contract elements needed for Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (HIDE SNPs), Fully Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (FIDE SNPs), and Applicable Integrated Plans (AIPs); and (3) an overview of new rules for D-SNPs that take effect in 2027 and 2030.

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