MA Plan Dual Eligible FBDEs
Individuals that fall into other categories of Medicare Saving Programs may also be eligible for full Medicaid benefits. Such individuals, along with QMB plus individuals, are known as full-benefit dual eligible (FBDEs).
•Dual eligible beneficiaries may enroll in any type of MA plan except an MA MSA.
•Some MA plans, known as dual eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), are tailored to dual eligible individuals, depending on the category to which they belong.
•Issues that are important to dual eligible beneficiaries considering MA enrollment include: