Amerigroup Will Offer Medicare Advantage Plans in Pima and Maricopa Counties for 2019

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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amerigroup will be offering up to six Medicare Advantage health plans in Pima and Maricopa Counties in 2019. These 2019 health plans are open for enrollment in this year’s Medicare annual election period (AEP), which begins October 15 and continues through December 7, 2018.

“Amerigroup strives to develop innovative solutions that aim to make it simpler for consumers to lead healthier lives,” said Josh Martin, President of the company’s West Medicare Region. “We are excited to expand the reach of our Medicare Advantage plans and enhance our services in 2019 so that more individuals are able to receive healthcare services from care providers in their community.”

Individuals eligible for Medicare – people 65 years and older and those with certain disabilities, chronic conditions, and other special needs – are able to enroll in the following 2019 Medicare Advantage health plans based on availability in their county of residence:

Amerivantage CareMore Smart Value (HMO)
Amerivantage CareMore Classic (HMO)
Amerivantage CareMore Diabetes
Amerivantage CareMore Heart Care
Amerivantage CareMore COPD
Amerivantage CareMore Care Access (HMO)

Many of the company’s Medicare Advantage plans, such as Amerivantage CareMore Smart Value (HMO), Amerivantage CareMore Classic (HMO), and Amerivantage CareMore Diabetes, have $0 monthly premiums, offering access to high-quality healthcare services without an additional premium.

These Amerigroup Medicare Advantage health plans offer a variety of benefits, which may include:

$0 copay for visits to primary care providers
$0 copay hearing aids
$0 copay for two visits and two dental cleaning every year
$0 copay routine eye exam every year
$0 copay for home-delivered meals following a hospital discharge
Up to 40 one-way trips to plan-approved locations
Unlimited trips to CareMore Care Centers
Up to $50 quarterly allowance for over-the-counter medications and health products
Access to a fitness program tailored to older adults, at no extra cost
4 four-hour shifts of in-home support upon discharge from the hospital or nursing facility, consumers may receive in-home assistance with performing daily living activities.
40 hours per year of respite care. Consumers are eligible if they have a chronic disease and have an unpaid caregiver providing care.
Adult Day Center Visits: Up to 1 visit per week for adult day center services, in order to help older adults who need supervision and assistance.

“Individuals eligible for Medicare have a number of health insurance choices so it’s important that Amerigroup offers Medicare Advantage plans that deliver the healthcare experience and value consumers are seeking in their health plan. Our portfolio of programs will allow aging seniors to receive services they need to address their specific needs,” added Martin.

Amerigroup also provides Medicare Supplement plans to Original Medicare enrollees all across the state. These plans help cover costs Original Medicare does not cover, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles at any doctor or medical facility that accepts Medicare. These Supplement plans are generally paired with a prescription drug plan.

To learn more about which benefits will be available with each 2019 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plan, and which plans will be offered in a specific area, consumers can call (888) 562-8261, which is available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, April 1 to Sept. 30; and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, Oct. 1 to March 31. Individuals can also visit the company’s online store at shop.amerigroup.com/medicare/.

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About Amerigroup

Amerigroup is part of the Anthem Government Business Division (GBD). Through the GBD, Anthem serves 7.4 million seniors, people with disabilities, low-income families and other state and federally sponsored beneficiaries, and National Government Services enrollees (including the Federal Employee Program) in 26 states, making us one of the nation’s leading providers of health care solutions for public programs. Amerigroup accepts all eligible people regardless of age, sex, race or disability.