A Special Needs Plan (SNP) is type of Medicare Advantage Plan (MA) that provides benefits to members who have Medicare and Medicaid.
Under federal guidance, as of January 2026 South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid made changes for members who receive both Medicaid and Medicare services. Healthy Connections Medicaid members who qualify for Medicare may also enroll in a Healthy Connections Medicaid managed care plan. Some rules and exceptions apply.
Healthy Connections Medicaid works with Medicare to help combine coverage with Medicaid when possible. This is done by partnering with health plans to offer Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).