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A little departure from the typical podcast for a medicare Education Session, because I get a ton of questions about these SNP programs.


Some people are eligible to have both Medicare and Medicaid. These people are considered “dual eligible,” and they also qualify to enroll in a special kind of Medicare Advantage plan known as a Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP).

 What Is A Dual Special Needs Plan?

A Dual Special Needs Plan is a special kind of Medicare Advantage coordinated-care plan. It is an all-in-one plan that combines your Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, your Medicaid benefits and additional health benefits such as vision, dental or fitness.

 Who Can Get A Dual Special Needs Plan?

 You can get a Dual Special Needs Plan if you meet the following qualifications:

 1.    You are eligible Medicare and Medicaid and have both.

2.    You have Medicare Part A and Part B.

3.    You live in the plan’s area.

 What Does A Dual Special Needs Plan Cover?

 Just like any other Medicare Advantage plan, a Dual Special Needs Plan will include coverage for Medicare Part A and Part B. It will also include Part D prescription drug coverage and extra benefits not provided by either Medicare or Medicaid.

 Examples of extra benefits a Dual Special Needs Plan may provide include:

•  Credits to buy health products
• Transportation assistance
• Care coordination via a personal care coordinator
• Personal emergency response system (PERS)
• Tele-health options such as virtual medical visits with your doctor
• Worldwide emergency coverage

 The extra benefits offered will vary by plan, provider and location.

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Today's podcast is with my friend Jason. He shares his story of how he followed his dreams of practicing law even though people were telling him he couldn't do it or wouldn't be successful.

Great messages of positivity in this podcast!

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In this episode, I interviewed another former student who shares his story from a happy white-collar family to his father going to jail and the struggles that ensued.

Inspirational stories of how he overcame his authority figure issues, righted his life and now is a happily married man!

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Todays Messages of Positivity Podcast is a great interview with the amazing Allison and Chris Jennings. They share stories of starting, running and helping people through their church and food bank.

Some inspirational stories form people they have met and supported through their efforts!

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What a great interview with Amanda Sprouse Simpkins. She shares her stories and life lessons from being a Coach, Teacher and Realtor. 

Great perspective from times of transition, growth and growing up in poverty to having a great career.

She is a true inspiration!

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In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Sue Polston. She candidly tells her story from teenage mom, to the loss of her young child and how it forced her into depression and drug abuse.  

Now she is a happy, thriving wife and mom who is helping others cope with their similar experiences.

An inspirational story you have to hear!

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I had a chance to interview a great friend and leader in my community, Wanda Kidd. Her story is an amazing journey of strength to follow her passion into seminary school when many people were telling her not to go. 

Wanda is an amazing person with a huge heart!

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Here's a great interview with Scotty, one of my favorite ex-students. He openly shares his journey from high school drop-out to living in his car, couch surfing between friends and relatives to finding his way to a stable job and marriage.

A lot of great moments to hear in this full circle journey!

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In this episode Norman interviews Cookie Mills who shares his story of a very humble beginning in poverty and illness, to becoming one of the first Minority leaders in a corporation. 

Cookie also shares his stories of perseverance and social outreach that has lead him to become an icon and mentor to several young men in North Carolina.

His story is amazing and inspirational!

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In this episode, Norman Morris shares his own story of being a prominent figure in his town to a devastating event that cost him everything to rebounding to have a happy and fulfilling life.

A great story of perseverance, a positive mindset and overcoming circumstances out of your control.