Allwell From Peach State Health Plan Available For 2018 Medicare Enrollment Period

Managed Care Weekly Digest

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Managed Care Weekly Digest -- Open enrollment is underway for those who are eligible for Medicare next year. For the first time, Peach State Health Plan is offering Medicare Advantage products, branded as Allwell from Peach State Health Plan. The new plan will be effective Jan. 1, 2018 (see also Peach State Health Plan).

Allwell from Peach State Health Plan will provide plans and coverage for residents in 34 counties throughout Georgia. Allwell from Peach State Health Plan will offer Medicare Advantage products in five additional counties next year: Gwinnett, Clayton, Fayette, Henry and Rockdale.

Medicare is a government health insurance program for people age 65 or older. It may also cover certain younger people with disabilities, as well as those suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Medicare beneficiaries can compare and purchase a plan that will meet their healthcare and budget needs during the Open Enrollment period through Dec. 7, 2017. Consumers and their family members can compare and purchase Allwell products on our web site at allwell.pshpgeorgia.com.

Allwell from Peach State Health Plan's products include a variety of benefits: including vision, dental, hearing, over-the counter medications and supplies at no cost to members and gym memberships.

"We are pleased to expand our Medicare Advantage products and services for the second year in a row to continue our mission of providing quality-focused healthcare options," said Patrick Healy, president and CEO of Peach State Health Plan. "Our benefit package and network options offer a competitive alternative to existing products in the market and aligns with our purpose of transforming the health of the community one person at a time."

Peach State Health Plan has been providing healthcare services to Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members in Georgia since 2006. The health plan currently serves more than 400,000 members across the state.

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