Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC)
Special Needs BasicCare is a voluntary Minnesota managed care program for people certified disabled by Social Security or the State Medical Review Team, ages 18 through 64, who have Medical Assistance.
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Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC)
Last checked August 7, 2026
Summary
Summary
In one sentence
Special Needs BasicCare is a voluntary Minnesota managed care program for people certified disabled by Social Security or the State Medical Review Team, ages 18 through 64, who have Medical Assistance. Enrollees get their Medical Assistance benefits through a health plan, plus a care coordinator or navigator and a 24-hour nurse line.
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Your next step
Use the SNBC directory for your county, or contact Disability Hub MN to talk through whether SNBC fits.
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What we have confirmed
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- Insurance program
What this means for your family
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- What is this?
- Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) is a voluntary managed care program for people with disabilities who have Medical Assistance.
- Why does it matter?
- For a young adult aging out of childrens services, this is one of the main coverage decisions ahead.
- What should I do next?
- Use the SNBC directory for your county, or contact Disability Hub MN to talk through whether SNBC fits.
- How does this connect to the rest of the manual?
- SNBC sits on top of Medical Assistance eligibility. Plan availability varies by county.
Who it is for, as published
- Certified disabled by the Social Security Administration or the State Medical Review Team
- Ages 18 through 64
- Have Medical Assistance
- If you have Medicare, you must have both Medicare Parts A and B
What it can cover, as published
- Medical Assistance covered services through a health plan
- A care coordinator or care navigator
- A 24-hour nurse line
- The option to join the health plan advisory committee
- Who runs it
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
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