Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Launches New Medicare Supplement Plans to Make Health Care More Affordable for Wisconsin Residents
“Anthem strives to meet the health care needs of consumers with innovative products and services that help them lead healthier lives,” said
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Anthem’s Medicare Supplement Basic Plan provides benefits such as coverage for some costs associated with hospitalization and use of skilled nursing facilities. Consumers then have the option of adding Plan Riders, with each covering items such as Part A deductible, Part B annual deductible, foreign travel, and home health care. For more information about the Basic Plan and optional Riders, visit Anthem’s website.
An additional benefit of Medicare Supplement plans is that there are no provider networks. This means consumers have the freedom to see any care provider who accepts Medicare patients.
Anthem also will give people enrolled in these Medicare Supplement plans a membership to SilverSneakers® at no cost. SilverSneakers helps millions of aging seniors and older adults take greater control of their health by engaging participants in more frequent exercise, strength training, aerobics, and flexibility training through a variety of venues and programming.
Individuals who choose Anthem’s new Medicare Supplement plans will also have the opportunity to enroll in Anthem Extras, a program that helps consumers with their overall health. Anthem Extras gives members a choice of three plans, all of which include dental and vision benefits because healthy teeth and eyes contribute to overall well-being. Anthem Extras also offers other options with more extensive benefits that may include older adult care and travel assistance.
Many Medicare Supplement enrollees pair their plan with an
Consumers can compare the different coverages available in Medicare Supplement plans by going to resources such as Medicare.gov.
Medicare Supplement plans are sold by private companies, such as Anthem, have premiums, and require participation in Medicare Parts A and B.
For more information about Anthem, visit www.anthem.com.
SilverSneakers® is not insurance and may be discontinued at any time. The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is provided by an independent company.
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