Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) for people with disabilities

NEW: Select an SNBC health plan for 2026

If you received a notice from your Integrated SNBC health plan about plan changes for 2026, you can use these resources to select a new Medical Assistance SNBC plan for January 1, 2026. 

To view which integrated and non-integrated SNBC plans are available to you for 2026, use the Special Needs BasicCare directory. You can enter your county and Medicare status to view all your options. You can also contact Disability Hub MN™ at 866-333-2466 or online at disabilityhubmn.org to ask about your options.

If you want to know which providers are included in a plan’s network, use the information on the Special Needs BasicCare directory to contact the health plan directly. 

To select a health plan for January 1, 2026, or to let us know that you want to receive your Medical Assistance as fee for service, also called “straight MA,” use the Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) Choice Form. You can submit the form online or print and mail or fax the form to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). Instructions on how to make your selection are included on the form. 

If you need assistance with choosing a new Medicare Part D plan, contact Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior LinkAge Line) at 800-333-2433, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SNBC is a voluntary managed care program for people:

  • Certified disabled by Social Security Administration or State Medical Review Team (SMRT),
  • Ages 18 through 64, and 
  • Who have Medical Assistance (MA).
  • If you have Medicare, you must have both Medicare Parts A and B.

This program is managed by health plans at no additional cost to the member. With SNBC, you keep all the benefits of Medical Assistance (MA), and may get additional benefits like:

  • A designated person at the health plan who helps you receive the care and support services you need. This is often referred to as a care coordinator or care navigator
  • A 24-hour nurse phone line to answer questions about your health
  • Tips for navigating your healthcare needs
  • The option to join a health plan advisory committee to provide insight to health plans regarding health care needs for people with disabilities