Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Will Offer Medicare Advantage Plans in all Indiana Counties for 2019
Anthem plans help consumers improve their health and well-being through high-quality, affordable healthcare services
“Anthem strives to develop innovative solutions that aim to make it simpler for consumers to lead healthier lives,” said
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:
- Anthem MediBlue Plus (HMO)
- Anthem MediBlue Dual Advantage (HMO SNP)
- Anthem MediBlue Extra (HMO)
- Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO)
- Anthem MediBlue Access Plus (PPO)
- Anthem MediBlue Access Basic (RPPO)
Many of the company’s Medicare Advantage plans, such as Anthem MediBlue Plus (HMO) and Anthem MediBlue Dual Advantage (HMO SNP), have
These Anthem Medicare Advantage health plans offer a variety benefits, which may include:
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$0 copay for two dental cleanings and two dental exams - One dental x-ray and one fluoride treatment
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$0 copay annual eye exam - An allowance for vision hardware
- Up to
$3,000 hearing aid benefit - Up to 60 one-way trips to pharmacy and medical visits within 60 miles
- Up to
$330 quarterly allowance for over-the-counter medications and health products - A personal emergency response system, which gives them the ability to maintain their independence and delay, or possibly eliminate, the need to utilize assisted living services
- LiveHealth Online, a service that gives you access to medical professionals through your computer or mobile device
- Membership to SilverSneakers, at no extra cost
- In-network coverage of healthcare services with other participating health plans affiliated with the
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association when traveling out of state for the PPO and RPPO plans
Anthem will also be giving consumers an opportunity to choose an additional health plan benefit offered in its Essential Extras package, a new program introduced for its 2019 Medicare Advantage plans.
With Essential Extras, individuals enrolled in Anthem MediBlue Plus (HMO), Anthem MediBlue Dual Advantage (HMO SNP), and Anthem MediBlue Extra (HMO) will be able to choose one of the following services: 64 delivered healthy meals; 60 one-way trips to a health-related destination; a personal health helper for up to 124 hours of care for chores and assistance with activities of daily living; assistive devices allowance of
Some Anthem health plans already offer a benefit available in the Essential Extras package, such as delivered meals or transportation. If a consumer selects an Essential Extras option that is already provided in their health plan, the two benefits will be added together to ensure individuals have access to the full service as intended. For example, if a consumer enrolled in Anthem MediBlue Dual Advantage (HMO SNP), which will offer 60 one-way health-related trips, chooses the 60 one-way transportation option from Essential Extras, that person will have 120 one-way health-related trips available to him/her.
“Individuals eligible for Medicare have a number of health insurance choices so it’s important that Anthem 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 McNichols.
In addition to Medicare Advantage, Anthem offers standalone prescription drug plans (known as Part D plans) in all
Anthem 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, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Supplement plan, and which plans will be offered in a specific area, consumers can call (855) 866-4242, which is available
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