D-SNP Benefit Flexibility for Contract Year 2021
Guidance for all Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs) that qualified Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
(D-SNPs) that meet the requirements and approval process outlined in section 20.2.6 of chapter 16B of the
Medicare Managed Care Manual may seek CMS approval to offer in-home food delivery as a flexible
supplemental benefit under 42 CFR § 422.102(e)
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 09, 2020
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