UnitedHealthcare Launches Its First-Ever Medicare Advantage HMO Plans in Western Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh beneficiaries gain access to new offerings from nation’s largest provider ofMedicare Advantage plans -
AARP ® MedicareComplete® (HMO)Medicare Advantage plans provide convenient and affordable access to care while supporting a healthy lifestyle
The two new plans feature the benefits and services that have helped UnitedHealthcare grow to become the preferred choice of more
“As the health insurance market in
Both AARP MedicareComplete plans are designed to make it as simple and convenient as possible for members to access the care they need while offering benefits, services and support that can help them live a healthier, happier life – and that they won’t find with Original
Highlights of the plans include:
- A robust network of more than 1,500 primary care physicians, more than 6,200 specialists and 35 hospitals in the
Pittsburgh area, includingUPMC ,Allegheny Health Network ,Excela Health ,Heritage Valley Health System ,St. Clair Hospital andOhio Valley Hospital ; - Coverage of an annual physical – above and beyond the annual wellness visit available through Original
Medicare – to encourage members to build relationships with their primary care physician and get recommended screenings and preventive care services; - UnitedHealthcare’s HouseCalls program to supplement the care from members’ primary care physician with a physical exam and comprehensive review of their health status in the comfort of their home;
- Personalized customer service that anticipates members’ needs to connect them with important health care services, such as by scheduling doctor appointments for members who are overdue for an annual wellness visit;
- Access to health care professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through the NurseLine for support with urgent health issues or concerns that can’t wait for the next available doctor’s appointment; and,
- Flexibility of accessing care when traveling outside the plans’ service area through UnitedHealthcare’s Passport program, which can be especially valuable for people who spend part of the year in another state.
AARP MedicareComplete members in the
The plans provide support to help members remain independent and engaged with friends and family through coverage of routine vision and hearing care as well as hearing aids for co-pays considerably lower than the retail price, giving members access to important devices that otherwise aren’t covered by Original Medicare.
Beneficiaries will also find additional opportunities to save money while maintaining a healthy lifestyle with features such as a SilverSneakers fitness membership and access to Renew by UnitedHealthcare, a comprehensive set of wellness tools and resources designed to help members take control of their health by educating, guiding and supporting them while making their health care experience simple and rewarding.
The UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan (HMO-POS SNP) Special Needs Plan will continue to be available in 2016 to eligible beneficiaries who reside in participating nursing homes in the
With more than three decades of experience serving the health care coverage needs of
More information about UnitedHealthcare’s 2016
About UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, military service members, retirees and their families, and
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*CMS Data, 2015
All other statistics in this release can be attributed to UnitedHealthcare Internal Data, 2015.
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