Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP)
Medicare Glossary
A type of Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan designed for people who live in a long-term care facility such as a nursing home for 90 days or longer. I-SNPs tailor benefits to the needs of institutionalized individuals.
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