2022 UHC CSNP DSNP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What are Dual Special Needs Plans (DSNP)? - Answer- Medicare Advantage Plans uniquely designed for consumers enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. Meredith, a DSNP member, loses Medicaid eligibility. What impact does this have on her DSNP enrollment? - Answer- She will enter a grace period during which she is responsible for plan cost sharing, and she will be disenrolled at the end of the grace period if she does not reestablish Medicaid eligibility A DSNP might be in the best interest of which of these consumers? - Answer- Joe, whose low income qualifies him for full Medicaid coverage Which program is available to support the unique health care needs of CSNP and DSNP members? - Answer- A care management program that varies depending upon the level of the member's health risk level Which statement best describes a DSNP? - Answer- The monthly premium is at or below the Low Income Subsidy benchmark to cover drug costs When selling DSNPs, agents must: - Answer- Confirm the consumer's Medicaid level and that the consumer is entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled in Part Which consumer may be a good candidate for a DSNP? - Answer- Anne, who does not pay a percentage of charges when she receives medical care The following is a characteristic of consumers for whom a CSNP may be most appropriate: - Answer- Consumers who have a qualifying chronic condition, are focused on their health issues and may have concerns with having to manage their illness or dealing with multiple providers On July 19, each of the following consumers met with an agent. Based on the information provided, which consumer must wait until the Annual Election Period (AEP) or Open Enrollment Period (OEP) to enroll? - Answer- Joy has a cardiovascular disorder, is enrolled in a CSNP that covers the condition, and wants to enroll in another CSNP offered by the plan that covers the same condition. Which is a service provided to a CSNP or DSNP member placed in the low to moderate care management risk level? - Answer- All of the responses are correct. What is the purpose of the Chronic Condition Verification form? - Answer- It authorizes the plan to contact the provider identified on the form in order to verify that the consum