Understanding Medicare Special Needs Plans in Chilton County, Alabama

What is the typical monthly premium for D-SNPs in Chilton County?

On average, D-SNP plans in Chilton County cost $10.92 per month.

Which D-SNP plan do most dual eligible beneficiaries choose in Chilton County?

The leading D-SNP in Chilton County is VIVA Medicare Extra Value (D-SNP), with 220 members.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan enrollment follows specific timelines. Understanding these options—whether it’s your first time enrolling or switching plans—helps you choose coverage that matches your health and budget.

Key Medicare Enrollment Periods

• Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Beginning three months before you turn 65 and lasting until three months after, this is the initial chance to join Medicare. You may also select a Medicare Advantage plan if it fits your needs. Learn more
• Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): Between January 1 and March 31, people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage can make a one-time change—switch to another plan or return to Original Medicare. Learn more
• Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): This yearly window, running October 15 to December 7, gives you the opportunity to join, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. Learn more
• Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Outside the standard enrollment dates, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if specific circumstances apply, including relocation or coverage loss. Learn more

How to Sign Up for a Special Needs Plan

1. Talk with a Licensed Agent: Licensed agents at HealthCompare can explain your Medicare Advantage choices. Reach them at 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711), Monday–Friday 5am–6pm and Saturday 6am–5pm PST.
2. Contact the Plan Provider Directly: You may enroll through a plan provider’s website or speak with their customer support staff to complete your application.
3. Use Medicare.gov: Visit Medicare.gov to shop for plans, review benefits, and submit your enrollment electronically.

• CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
• CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Version: 2026
• CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Version: 2026
• CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

Some facts and percentages shown on this page (such as average premiums, distribution of plan types, and percentage of $0 premium plans) are calculated by Medicare.org using data from the CMS Plan Benefits Package (PBP) files and Part C & D Performance files. All underlying values originate from CMS, and calculations are refreshed whenever CMS issues updated data.

To explore how 2026 Medicare SNP plans available in Chilton County compare with plans offered elsewhere, you can search the Special Needs Plan directory to review options nationwide using the same authoritative data sources.

Medicare.org separates Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans and Special Needs Plans (SNPs) into different pages for clarity. As a result, plan counts, percentages, and other calculations shown here may differ from the aggregate totals published in the CMS Landscape files. All plan availability and benefit details originate from CMS.

Learn more about how we use CMS data.

• Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 24 May, 2025
• Medicare.gov, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
• NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 22 May, 2025

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